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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

Y8 XAVMOT history

Y8 XAV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

Y8 XAV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
197,516 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 XAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 XAV was last recorded at 197,516 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 26,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,054 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
26,462 miles
Average per year
10,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,516 miles
  • 2025 – 171,054 miles
  • 2024 – 154,752 miles
  • 2023 – 138,568 miles
  • 2022 – 119,607 miles
  • 2021 – 102,693 miles
  • 2020 – 90,541 miles
  • 2019 – 84,617 miles
  • 2018 – 76,051 miles
  • 2017 – 66,727 miles
  • 2016 – 57,009 miles
  • 2015 – 47,288 miles
  • 2014 – 38,023 miles
  • 2013 – 25,917 miles
  • 2012 – 23,233 miles
  • 2010 – 20,575 miles
  • 2009 – 17,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,516 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Movement in bottom engine stay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,516 miles (+26,462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    197,516 miles
    Test number
    388601879116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,054 miles (+16,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,054 miles
    Test number
    263166647030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,752 miles (+16,184)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,752 miles
    Test number
    208432572825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,568 miles (+18,961)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    850489332422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,607 miles (+16,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,607 miles
    Test number
    501212447983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,693 miles (+12,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,693 miles
    Test number
    557425009957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,541 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,541 miles
    Test number
    263598460539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,539 miles (+5,922)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,539 miles
    Test number
    543155547539
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,617 miles (+8,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,617 miles
    Test number
    646488786773
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps blurry

  10. Pass76,051 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    555829424529
    • AdvisoryMovement in bottom engine stay

  11. Fail76,035 miles (+9,308)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,035 miles
    Test number
    257980227428
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMovement in bottom engine stay

  12. Pass66,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,727 miles
    Test number
    172593267642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail66,727 miles (+9,718)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,727 miles
    Test number
    363693709093
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,009 miles (+9,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    874494293516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,288 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    385849905238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail47,183 miles (+9,160)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    887894705286
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    326960714233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,023 miles (+3,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    369580314270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass34,333 miles (+8,416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,333 miles
    Test number
    236560714079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,917 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,917 miles
    Test number
    637359103087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,233 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,233 miles
    Test number
    146092912060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,575 miles
    Test number
    402583060398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,575 miles (+3,038)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,575 miles
    Test number
    411433960414
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Fail17,537 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,537 miles
    Test number
    430800059308
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass17,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,537 miles
    Test number
    740530559392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 XAV

Does Y8 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 XAV is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 XAV?
The MOT on Y8 XAV is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 XAV done?
Y8 XAV was recorded at 197,516 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 10,710 miles a year.
Has Y8 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 XAV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y8 XAV 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 XAV find?
Y8 XAV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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