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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

C8 OWJMOT history

C8 OWJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 203,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

C8 OWJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
203,542 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 OWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 OWJ was last recorded at 203,542 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
203,098 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,542 miles
  • 2021 – 203,098 miles
  • 2015 – 200,648 miles
  • 2014 – 196,223 miles
  • 2012 – 190,417 miles
  • 2011 – 182,812 miles
  • 2009 – 171,237 miles
  • 2007 – 166,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    203,542 miles
    Test number
    105764435821
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail203,542 miles (+444)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,542 miles
    Test number
    206539922639
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass203,098 miles (+2,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    203,098 miles
    Test number
    262491783372
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass200,648 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    200,648 miles
    Test number
    699963205001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass196,223 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    196,223 miles
    Test number
    169304904006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass190,417 miles (+7,605)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    190,417 miles
    Test number
    247340922285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust rubber missing
    • NoteSports exhaust fitted
  7. Pass182,812 miles (+11,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    182,812 miles
    Test number
    289234941107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass171,237 miles (+4,744)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    171,237 miles
    Test number
    202885399464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated.
  9. Pass166,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    166,493 miles
    Test number
    172000417480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C8 OWJ

Does C8 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 OWJ expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 OWJ?
The MOT on C8 OWJ expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 OWJ done?
C8 OWJ was recorded at 203,542 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has C8 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 OWJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 OWJ 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 OWJ find?
C8 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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