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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

BRC 508MOT history

BRC 508 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 271,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

BRC 508 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
271,842 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BRC 508
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BRC 508 was last recorded at 271,842 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 8,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,821 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,021 miles
Average per year
14,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 271,842 miles
  • 2025 – 263,821 miles
  • 2024 – 251,493 miles
  • 2023 – 233,243 miles
  • 2022 – 217,216 miles
  • 2021 – 201,750 miles
  • 2020 – 192,877 miles
  • 2019 – 180,040 miles
  • 2018 – 169,918 miles
  • 2017 – 151,968 miles
  • 2016 – 134,954 miles
  • 2015 – 117,800 miles
  • 2014 – 100,834 miles
  • 2013 – 86,111 miles
  • 2012 – 68,362 miles
  • 2011 – 50,515 miles
  • 2010 – 35,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,842 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

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.

  • Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met(17%

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,842 miles (+8,021)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    271,842 miles
    Test number
    386207548674
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  2. Pass263,821 miles (+12,328)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    263,821 miles
    Test number
    980848740312
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met(17%
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  3. Pass251,493 miles (+18,250)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    251,493 miles
    Test number
    980624068106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass233,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    233,243 miles
    Test number
    199225106513
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Fail233,243 miles (+16,027)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,243 miles
    Test number
    228607970791
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass217,216 miles (+15,466)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    217,216 miles
    Test number
    360040607185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass201,750 miles (+8,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    201,750 miles
    Test number
    237907745136
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met(17%
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass192,877 miles (+12,837)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    192,877 miles
    Test number
    388862863013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass180,040 miles (+10,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    180,040 miles
    Test number
    529525396525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass169,918 miles (+17,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,918 miles
    Test number
    832256371960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,968 miles (+17,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    151,968 miles
    Test number
    527255255042
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass134,954 miles (+17,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,954 miles
    Test number
    786168351414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met(17%
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass117,800 miles (+16,966)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,800 miles
    Test number
    637656914898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass100,834 miles (+14,723)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,834 miles
    Test number
    455133634219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass86,111 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    668457753212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on

  16. Fail86,111 miles (+17,749)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    445106553247
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass68,362 miles (+17,847)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    257279242228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEcu light on

  18. Pass50,515 miles (+15,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,515 miles
    Test number
    339178531424
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Pass35,246 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    833086440202
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail45,929 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,929 miles
    Test number
    144036740290
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about BRC 508

What vehicle is registration BRC 508 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BRC 508 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2007. 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 BRC 508 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BRC 508 is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on BRC 508?
The MOT on BRC 508 is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BRC 508 done?
BRC 508 was recorded at 271,842 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 14,453 miles a year.
Has BRC 508 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BRC 508 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on BRC 508 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 BRC 508 find?
BRC 508 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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