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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

C8 AWDMOT history

C8 AWD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

C8 AWD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
122,033 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 AWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 AWD was last recorded at 122,033 miles on 6 May 2026, 9,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,993 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,040 miles
Average per year
7,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,033 miles
  • 2025 – 112,993 miles
  • 2024 – 102,593 miles
  • 2023 – 93,557 miles
  • 2022 – 82,860 miles
  • 2021 – 76,948 miles
  • 2020 – 73,219 miles
  • 2019 – 67,257 miles
  • 2018 – 61,232 miles
  • 2017 – 53,159 miles
  • 2016 – 44,820 miles
  • 2015 – 36,359 miles
  • 2014 – 29,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,033 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,033 miles (+9,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,033 miles
    Test number
    389484684363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass112,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,993 miles
    Test number
    133336605077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail112,993 miles (+10,400)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,993 miles
    Test number
    664148808779
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass102,593 miles (+9,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    226601587290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat buckle sticky
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
  5. Pass93,557 miles (+10,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    455675943082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass82,860 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,860 miles
    Test number
    160418418845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,948 miles (+3,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,948 miles
    Test number
    765574219811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass73,219 miles (+5,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,219 miles
    Test number
    119709625046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass67,257 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    685012049108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,232 miles (+8,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,232 miles
    Test number
    764447568391
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres uneven wear
  11. Pass53,159 miles (+8,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,159 miles
    Test number
    469103606214
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to front and rear seats
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
  12. Pass44,820 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,820 miles
    Test number
    830345302000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,359 miles (+7,191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,359 miles
    Test number
    796995375046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,168 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,168 miles
    Test number
    346136784011
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about C8 AWD

Does C8 AWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 AWD is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 AWD?
The MOT on C8 AWD is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 AWD done?
C8 AWD was recorded at 122,033 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,669 miles a year.
Has C8 AWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 AWD has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 AWD 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 C8 AWD find?
C8 AWD passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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