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Volkswagen Jetta

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

C8 MGUMOT history

C8 MGU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Jetta first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 128,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,564 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MGU was last recorded at 128,564 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 12,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2020: 77,330 miles, lower than 773,330 miles on 20 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,788 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,776 miles
Average per year
7,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,564 miles
  • 2025 – 115,788 miles
  • 2024 – 104,460 miles
  • 2023 – 93,770 miles
  • 2022 – 87,046 miles
  • 2021 – 81,456 miles
  • 2020 – 77,330 miles
  • 2019 – 66,695 miles
  • 2018 – 59,954 miles
  • 2017 – 55,438 miles
  • 2016 – 49,112 miles
  • 2015 – 47,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,564 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,564 miles (+12,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,564 miles
    Test number
    961634832516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,788 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    841356943061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,460 miles (+10,690)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,460 miles
    Test number
    384966102106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,770 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    489962711179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,046 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    514394519115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail87,046 miles (+5,590)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    110142068344
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,456 miles (+4,126)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,456 miles
    Test number
    912456449806
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass77,330 miles (-696,000)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    653900559925
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail773,330 miles (+706,635)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    773,330 miles
    Test number
    704420982657
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,695 miles (+6,741)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    807541012819
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,954 miles (+4,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    850539456492
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  12. Pass55,438 miles (+6,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,438 miles
    Test number
    600237335438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished 205/55/16
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  13. Pass49,112 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    459488984078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,111 miles (+1,555)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,111 miles
    Test number
    543614278721
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  15. Pass47,556 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    697916775061
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about C8 MGU

Does C8 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MGU is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MGU?
The MOT on C8 MGU is valid until 26 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 MGU done?
C8 MGU was recorded at 128,564 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,483 miles a year.
Has C8 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MGU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 MGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 MGU find?
C8 MGU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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