Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
8668 PWMOT history
8668 PW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 167,970 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,193 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8668 PW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 10 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8668 PW was last recorded at 167,970 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,742 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,228 miles
- Average per year
- 8,193 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,970 miles
- 2025 – 162,742 miles
- 2024 – 156,437 miles
- 2023 – 149,352 miles
- 2022 – 142,985 miles
- 2021 – 136,479 miles
- 2020 – 130,453 miles
- 2019 – 123,659 miles
- 2018 – 116,711 miles
- 2017 – 107,729 miles
- 2016 – 97,453 miles
- 2015 – 86,678 miles
- 2014 – 76,087 miles
- 2013 – 65,263 miles
- 2012 – 55,310 miles
- 2011 – 46,230 miles
- 2010 – 35,783 miles
- 2009 – 29,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,970 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear door damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear outer sill damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,970 miles (+5,228)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 167,970 miles
- Test number
- 737569766185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,742 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 162,742 miles
- Test number
- 303172717120
- AdvisoryOrange oil light on.
- AdvisoryUnderbody of car very rusty.
Fail162,742 miles (+6,305)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,742 miles
- Test number
- 962925223509
- 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))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres under inflated
- AdvisoryOrange oil light on.
- AdvisoryRear wiper arm loose.
- AdvisoryUnderbody of car very rusty.
Pass156,437 miles (+7,085)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 156,437 miles
- Test number
- 559024622472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,352 miles3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 149,352 miles
- Test number
- 698215659546
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail149,352 miles (+6,367)2 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,352 miles
- Test number
- 928869958330
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced damaged outer sill split (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,985 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 142,985 miles
- Test number
- 949534597759
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damage
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,985 miles (+6,506)7 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,985 miles
- Test number
- 464645946680
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,479 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 136,479 miles
- Test number
- 162728819219
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail136,479 miles (+6,026)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,479 miles
- Test number
- 559750812833
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/os cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass130,453 miles (+6,794)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 130,453 miles
- Test number
- 169337243237
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,659 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 123,659 miles
- Test number
- 897569762801
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
Fail123,659 miles (+6,948)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,659 miles
- Test number
- 746418946535
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
Pass116,711 miles (+8,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 116,711 miles
- Test number
- 861039968462
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
Pass107,729 miles (+10,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 107,729 miles
- Test number
- 278560480138
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,453 miles (+10,775)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 97,453 miles
- Test number
- 427002753208
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass86,678 miles (+10,591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,678 miles
- Test number
- 769359315275
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass76,087 miles (+10,824)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 76,087 miles
- Test number
- 365306224416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,263 miles (+9,953)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 65,263 miles
- Test number
- 996374133234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,310 miles (+9,080)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,310 miles
- Test number
- 726760732228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,230 miles (+10,447)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 46,230 miles
- Test number
- 487793441216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,783 miles (+6,611)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 35,783 miles
- Test number
- 862614440212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 29,172 miles
- Test number
- 950955449204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8668 PW
- What vehicle is registration 8668 PW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8668 PW on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 2006. 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 8668 PW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8668 PW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8668 PW?
- The MOT on 8668 PW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 8668 PW done?
- 8668 PW was recorded at 167,970 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 8,193 miles a year.
- Has 8668 PW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8668 PW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on 8668 PW 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 8668 PW find?
- 8668 PW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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