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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

C8 LVWMOT history

C8 LVW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

C8 LVW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,092 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LVW was last recorded at 162,092 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,250 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,842 miles
Average per year
6,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,092 miles
  • 2025 – 159,250 miles
  • 2024 – 159,219 miles
  • 2023 – 159,100 miles
  • 2019 – 159,086 miles
  • 2018 – 152,028 miles
  • 2017 – 140,098 miles
  • 2016 – 128,568 miles
  • 2015 – 117,341 miles
  • 2014 – 105,337 miles
  • 2013 – 95,162 miles
  • 2011 – 79,402 miles
  • 2010 – 67,626 miles
  • 2009 – 58,911 miles
  • 2008 – 50,557 miles
  • 2007 – 45,469 miles
  • 2006 – 38,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,092 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Shock Absorbers Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,092 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,092 miles
    Test number
    283866427080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,250 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,250 miles
    Test number
    258618685131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,219 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,219 miles
    Test number
    980222037889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,100 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,100 miles
    Test number
    393392139754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass159,086 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    159,086 miles
    Test number
    595190014167
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorbers Worn
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail159,083 miles (+7,055)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,083 miles
    Test number
    525788914849
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure Offside Steering Arm Inner Joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorbers Worn
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass152,028 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    152,028 miles
    Test number
    653598667771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,991 miles (+11,893)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,991 miles
    Test number
    504992509465
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 92Y (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  9. Pass140,098 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,098 miles
    Test number
    395944876397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail139,995 miles (+11,427)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,995 miles
    Test number
    344247715166
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass128,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,568 miles
    Test number
    121396587736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail128,568 miles (+11,227)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,568 miles
    Test number
    132872146323
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass117,341 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,341 miles
    Test number
    538451455033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,174 miles (+11,837)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,174 miles
    Test number
    947293545053
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEML on

  15. Pass105,337 miles (+10,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,337 miles
    Test number
    919788854072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,162 miles (+15,760)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,162 miles
    Test number
    149649453036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine temperature going high possible cooling fan not working
    • NotePlay detected in steering rack
    • NoteSeepage of grease nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

  17. Pass79,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    429996971237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail79,402 miles (+11,776)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    365306871203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass67,626 miles (+8,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    112781480215
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  20. Pass58,911 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    423421189222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,557 miles (+5,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    834027178273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,469 miles (+6,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    434834107240
    • NoteFront and rear discs faces slight corrosion

  23. Pass38,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,768 miles
    Test number
    404058606281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LVW

Does C8 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LVW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LVW?
The MOT on C8 LVW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LVW done?
C8 LVW was recorded at 162,092 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,145 miles a year.
Has C8 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LVW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on C8 LVW 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 LVW find?
C8 LVW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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