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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

800 KXMOT history

800 KX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

800 KX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
206,476 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
800 KX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

800 KX was last recorded at 206,476 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 9,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,481 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,995 miles
Average per year
9,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,476 miles
  • 2025 – 196,481 miles
  • 2024 – 181,915 miles
  • 2023 – 171,113 miles
  • 2022 – 156,887 miles
  • 2021 – 148,240 miles
  • 2020 – 135,945 miles
  • 2019 – 115,464 miles
  • 2018 – 96,585 miles
  • 2017 – 86,868 miles
  • 2016 – 83,917 miles
  • 2015 – 79,750 miles
  • 2014 – 74,692 miles
  • 2013 – 70,847 miles
  • 2012 – 68,047 miles
  • 2011 – 64,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,476 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside and nearside rear hub assembly corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,476 miles (+9,995)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    206,476 miles
    Test number
    723068113904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    196,481 miles
    Test number
    670465320348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear hub assembly corroded but not seriously weakened
  3. Fail196,481 miles (+14,566)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,481 miles
    Test number
    447016678797
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear hub assembly corroded but not seriously weakened
  4. Pass181,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,915 miles
    Test number
    983846036414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear hub assemblies corroded but not seriously weakend.
  5. Fail181,910 miles (+10,797)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,910 miles
    Test number
    839771056107
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively mechanism faulty (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear hub assemblies corroded but not seriously weakend.
  6. Pass171,113 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,113 miles
    Test number
    676262753059
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail171,113 miles (+14,226)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,113 miles
    Test number
    802936242053
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass156,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,887 miles
    Test number
    634209145239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn locating arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn locating arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail156,887 miles (+8,647)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,887 miles
    Test number
    823634232740
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn locating arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn locating arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass148,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,240 miles
    Test number
    522621638160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, uneven tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail148,240 miles (+12,295)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,240 miles
    Test number
    647901546798
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, uneven tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass135,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    711593348061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail135,945 miles (+20,481)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    236750829529
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass115,464 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    328893262889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail115,391 miles (+18,806)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,391 miles
    Test number
    348525071524
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass96,585 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    940421741239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,868 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,868 miles
    Test number
    365435793685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,917 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    585919668137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,750 miles (+5,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    536154655011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass74,692 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    955689744074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,847 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    207281353083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,047 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,047 miles
    Test number
    197139152482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,427 miles
    Test number
    716802751072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 800 KX

What vehicle is registration 800 KX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 800 KX on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 800 KX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 800 KX is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 800 KX?
The MOT on 800 KX is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 800 KX done?
800 KX was recorded at 206,476 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 9,172 miles a year.
Has 800 KX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 800 KX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 800 KX 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 800 KX find?
800 KX passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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