Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 1,588 cc
C8 DDGMOT history
C8 DDG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 1988. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 133,118 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 133,118 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 DDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 12 May 1988
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 DDG was last recorded at 133,118 miles on 17 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Sept 2017: 126,406 miles, lower than 126,597 miles on 8 Sept 2017.
- 17 Apr 2023: 133,118 miles, lower than 139,000 miles on 27 Nov 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,000 miles · 27 Nov 2021
- Average per year
- 987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 133,118 miles
- 2021 – 139,000 miles
- 2020 – 132,040 miles
- 2019 – 127,992 miles
- 2017 – 126,406 miles
- 2016 – 126,388 miles
- 2013 – 124,281 miles
- 2012 – 124,045 miles
- 2011 – 122,143 miles
- 2010 – 120,397 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,118 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Fuel pipe slightly chafed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
15 tests since 25 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,118 miles (-5,882)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 133,118 miles
- Test number
- 966314491995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,000 miles (+6,960)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 139,000 miles
- Test number
- 992037742160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,040 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 132,040 miles
- Test number
- 342071400313
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail132,033 miles (+4,041)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,033 miles
- Test number
- 426564866030
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass127,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 127,992 miles
- Test number
- 755696917797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,992 miles (+1,586)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,992 miles
- Test number
- 507671525598
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySLIGHT FLAT SPOT ON BOTH REAR WHEELS
Pass126,406 miles (-191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 126,406 miles
- Test number
- 752880415129
- AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Fail126,597 miles (+209)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,597 miles
- Test number
- 518082398316
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Fail126,388 miles (+2,107)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,388 miles
- Test number
- 958066731045
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass124,281 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 124,281 miles
- Test number
- 586463853286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,045 miles (+6)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 124,045 miles
- Test number
- 876768052160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAnti slip worn
- NoteNs rear tyre cut on outter wall
Fail124,039 miles (+1,896)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,039 miles
- Test number
- 609589242162
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAnti slip worn
- NoteNs rear tyre cut on outter wall
Pass122,143 miles (+1,746)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 122,143 miles
- Test number
- 225136741423
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Pass120,397 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 120,397 miles
- Test number
- 440067740190
- NoteRear tyres wearing low on edges
Fail120,394 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,394 miles
- Test number
- 241315140432
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureRear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
- NoteRear tyres wearing low on edges
Questions about C8 DDG
- Does C8 DDG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C8 DDG expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C8 DDG?
- The MOT on C8 DDG expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C8 DDG done?
- C8 DDG was recorded at 133,118 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 987 miles a year.
- Has C8 DDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 DDG has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on C8 DDG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 DDG find?
- C8 DDG passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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