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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

C8 DOAMOT history

C8 DOA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

C8 DOA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,169 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DOA was last recorded at 100,169 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,133 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,036 miles
Average per year
7,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,169 miles
  • 2024 – 98,133 miles
  • 2023 – 85,597 miles
  • 2022 – 82,382 miles
  • 2021 – 73,862 miles
  • 2020 – 64,457 miles
  • 2019 – 55,579 miles
  • 2018 – 46,142 miles
  • 2017 – 36,760 miles
  • 2016 – 26,534 miles
  • 2015 – 17,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,169 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,169 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,169 miles
    Test number
    477439118017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,133 miles (+2,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,133 miles
    Test number
    968595251877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass95,499 miles (+9,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,499 miles
    Test number
    638608714407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,597 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    277551102336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,382 miles (+8,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    657887608267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,862 miles (+9,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,862 miles
    Test number
    979136844496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass64,457 miles (+8,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    724519825450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass55,579 miles (+9,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    55,579 miles
    Test number
    982238029834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass46,142 miles (+9,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    186714749298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass36,760 miles (+10,226)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,760 miles
    Test number
    230912246751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass26,534 miles (+9,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,534 miles
    Test number
    635045727821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,042 miles
    Test number
    549596785099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 DOA

Does C8 DOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DOA is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 DOA?
The MOT on C8 DOA is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DOA done?
C8 DOA was recorded at 100,169 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,775 miles a year.
Has C8 DOA ever failed its MOT?
No. C8 DOA has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on C8 DOA 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 DOA find?
C8 DOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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