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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

Y8 WPGMOT history

Y8 WPG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

Y8 WPG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,500 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 WPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 WPG was last recorded at 125,500 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,641 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,859 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,500 miles
  • 2025 – 119,641 miles
  • 2024 – 111,461 miles
  • 2023 – 101,204 miles
  • 2022 – 94,230 miles
  • 2021 – 92,188 miles
  • 2020 – 90,493 miles
  • 2019 – 88,900 miles
  • 2018 – 85,540 miles
  • 2017 – 82,949 miles
  • 2016 – 78,451 miles
  • 2015 – 76,885 miles
  • 2014 – 75,046 miles
  • 2013 – 73,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,500 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,500 miles (+5,859)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,500 miles
    Test number
    727063901645
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass119,641 miles (+8,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,641 miles
    Test number
    108529702424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    643474797887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,461 miles (+10,257)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    583898717967
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,204 miles (+6,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,204 miles
    Test number
    805153168074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    847277045781
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail94,230 miles (+2,042)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    162479820852
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass92,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    136261673814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,188 miles (+1,695)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    985142309544
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntercool hose leaking

  10. Pass90,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,493 miles
    Test number
    351350850655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,493 miles (+1,593)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,493 miles
    Test number
    793506602749
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,900 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    713139006068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,540 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,540 miles
    Test number
    201840168330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    572334273978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,949 miles (+4,498)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    999197389998
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass78,451 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    442682018568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,885 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,885 miles
    Test number
    388982215237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,046 miles (+1,049)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,046 miles
    Test number
    889200534276
    • NoteADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEM NEED ATTENTION.
    • NoteCatalyst exhaust slightly deteriated

  19. Pass73,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    429943333279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 WPG

Does Y8 WPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 WPG is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 WPG?
The MOT on Y8 WPG is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 WPG done?
Y8 WPG was recorded at 125,500 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has Y8 WPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 WPG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 WPG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 WPG find?
Y8 WPG passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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