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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

8 PJTMOT history

8 PJT is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Feb 1990. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

8 PJT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,515 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 PJT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
28 Feb 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 PJT was last recorded at 159,515 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2020: 157,131 miles, lower than 157,451 miles on 26 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,491 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
1,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,515 miles
  • 2024 – 159,416 miles
  • 2023 – 158,922 miles
  • 2020 – 157,131 miles
  • 2019 – 157,451 miles
  • 2018 – 157,321 miles
  • 2017 – 155,454 miles
  • 2015 – 155,035 miles
  • 2013 – 145,252 miles
  • 2012 – 142,302 miles
  • 2011 – 138,379 miles
  • 2010 – 135,414 miles
  • 2007 – 134,938 miles
  • 2006 – 130,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,515 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,515 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,515 miles
    Test number
    389316632506
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,491 miles (+75)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,491 miles
    Test number
    805012131858
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass159,416 miles (+494)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,416 miles
    Test number
    334225612026
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass158,922 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,922 miles
    Test number
    727922665413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,816 miles (+1,685)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,816 miles
    Test number
    752278536692
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    157,131 miles
    Test number
    225164849474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,131 miles (-320)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,131 miles
    Test number
    724949410354
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass157,451 miles (+130)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    157,451 miles
    Test number
    754133533309
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail157,321 miles (+1,867)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,321 miles
    Test number
    395639034576
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass155,454 miles (+419)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,454 miles
    Test number
    823439822009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  11. Pass155,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    155,035 miles
    Test number
    268644145057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    219000664084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  13. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    589729554064
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  14. Pass145,252 miles (+2,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    145,252 miles
    Test number
    945956313085
    • NoteChip in front screen noted
    • NoteNearside front inner c v boot weeping

  15. Pass142,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    142,302 miles
    Test number
    606259912091
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail142,289 miles (+3,910)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,289 miles
    Test number
    665029512097
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass138,379 miles (+2,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    138,379 miles
    Test number
    195615811452
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass135,414 miles (+476)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    135,414 miles
    Test number
    741742120082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear brake ferrals rusty

  19. Pass134,938 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    134,938 miles
    Test number
    124163887248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,912 miles (+4,415)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,912 miles
    Test number
    161111677201
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  21. Pass130,497 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    130,497 miles
    Test number
    403747986219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail130,491 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,491 miles
    Test number
    592276986273
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about 8 PJT

What vehicle is registration 8 PJT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 PJT on a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Feb 1990. 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 8 PJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 PJT is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 PJT?
The MOT on 8 PJT is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 PJT done?
8 PJT was recorded at 159,515 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,469 miles a year.
Has 8 PJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 PJT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 8 PJT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8 PJT find?
8 PJT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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