VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YL57AYJ has 18 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 85,735 miles 7 months ago on Monday 27th October 2025 at 15:14.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

YL57AYJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 202685,735 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 202585,735 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20242ND NOVEMBER 202577,026 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20232ND NOVEMBER 202472,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Corroded
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 202372,542 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202226TH OCTOBER 202369,240 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202126TH OCTOBER 202265,180 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Low, And Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Badly Cracked And Perished
PASSED3RD JULY 202020TH JULY 202159,674 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 201920TH JULY 202054,901 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED9TH JULY 201954,901 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH JULY 201820TH JULY 201950,876 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 201720TH JULY 201847,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Side Wall Starting To Crack
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Wall Cracking
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH JULY 201620TH JULY 201743,863 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 201520TH JULY 201640,276 MI
PASSED15TH JULY 201420TH JULY 201536,162 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 201320TH JULY 201431,712 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED10TH JULY 201220TH JULY 201327,770 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 201120TH JULY 201223,041 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YL57AYJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

YL57AYJ MOT Comments

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YL57AYJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 85,735 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,043 miles

YL57AYJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YL57AYJ was manufactured on Friday 15th February 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 85,735 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,043 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YL57AYJ has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 26 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does YL57AYJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 YL57AYJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YL57AYJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 YL57AYJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YL57AYJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YL57AYJ will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YL57AYJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YL57AYJ will expire in 5 months on Monday 2nd November 2026. Read more

When did YL57AYJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YL57AYJ was on Monday 27th October 2025 at 15:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YL57AYJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YL57AYJ we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YL57AYJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YL57AYJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YL57AYJ?

YL57AYJ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YL57AYJ done?

The odometer reading for YL57AYJ at the last MOT in October 2025 was 85,735 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,043 miles per year. Read more

How old is YL57AYJ?

The vehicle YL57AYJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 15th February 2008. Read more

What colour is YL57AYJ?

The official colour of YL57AYJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YL57AYJ have?

YL57AYJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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