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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

C8 CXLMOT history

C8 CXL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 108,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

C8 CXL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,943 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 CXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 CXL was last recorded at 108,943 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 26,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,626 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
26,317 miles
Average per year
13,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,943 miles
  • 2025 – 82,626 miles
  • 2024 – 58,346 miles
  • 2023 – 47,934 miles
  • 2022 – 43,733 miles
  • 2021 – 32,838 miles
  • 2020 – 20,302 miles
  • 2019 – 17,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,943 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,943 miles (+26,317)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    943997321395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,626 miles (+24,280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    325903270913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,346 miles (+10,412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,346 miles
    Test number
    681554450516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,934 miles (+4,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    440185711634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass43,733 miles (+10,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,733 miles
    Test number
    912216357901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield hanging off
  6. Pass32,838 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    921673917003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront discs starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront pads half worn
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure at the rear (above backbox)
    • AdvisoryRear discs very slighty corroded
  7. Fail32,838 miles (+12,536)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    833385524285
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative cover missing, jet missing and insecure (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront discs starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront pads half worn
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure at the rear (above backbox)
    • AdvisoryRear discs very slighty corroded
  8. Pass20,302 miles (+3,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    20,302 miles
    Test number
    526571171751
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.
  9. Pass17,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    17,175 miles
    Test number
    509468572479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 CXL

Does C8 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CXL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 CXL?
The MOT on C8 CXL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 CXL done?
C8 CXL was recorded at 108,943 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 13,636 miles a year.
Has C8 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 CXL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on C8 CXL 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 CXL find?
C8 CXL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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