Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc
C8 DSGMOT history
C8 DSG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 178,910 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 DSG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 DSG was last recorded at 178,910 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 6,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,354 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,556 miles
- Average per year
- 10,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,910 miles
- 2025 – 172,354 miles
- 2023 – 169,243 miles
- 2022 – 164,015 miles
- 2021 – 157,969 miles
- 2020 – 153,753 miles
- 2019 – 145,099 miles
- 2018 – 128,136 miles
- 2017 – 116,316 miles
- 2016 – 104,000 miles
- 2015 – 87,024 miles
- 2014 – 70,654 miles
- 2013 – 53,210 miles
- 2012 – 34,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,910 miles
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,910 miles (+6,556)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 178,910 miles
- Test number
- 872419161148
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass172,354 miles (+3,111)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 172,354 miles
- Test number
- 851868095424
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass169,243 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 169,243 miles
- Test number
- 707349223717
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,232 miles (+5,217)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,232 miles
- Test number
- 536833935070
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,015 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 164,015 miles
- Test number
- 481297248782
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail164,015 miles (+6,046)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,015 miles
- Test number
- 495986775743
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty bottle (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass157,969 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 157,969 miles
- Test number
- 275549864367
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,969 miles (+4,216)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,969 miles
- Test number
- 788203305820
- Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,753 miles (+8,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 153,753 miles
- Test number
- 106820272200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass145,099 miles (+16,963)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 145,099 miles
- Test number
- 811291729466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,136 miles (+11,820)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 128,136 miles
- Test number
- 565439768870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,316 miles (+12,316)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 116,316 miles
- Test number
- 538460657381
- AdvisoryRear wiper smeary
Pass104,000 miles (+16,976)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 104,000 miles
- Test number
- 411488489748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,024 miles (+16,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 87,024 miles
- Test number
- 600816066830
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyre's (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear wiper slightly smeary
Pass70,654 miles (+17,444)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,654 miles
- Test number
- 335945824373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 53,210 miles
- Test number
- 656477723308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,210 miles (+18,454)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,210 miles
- Test number
- 738417623319
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass34,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,756 miles
- Test number
- 238362222376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 DSG
- Does C8 DSG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DSG is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 DSG?
- The MOT on C8 DSG is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 DSG done?
- C8 DSG was recorded at 178,910 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 10,981 miles a year.
- Has C8 DSG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 DSG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on C8 DSG 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 DSG find?
- C8 DSG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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