Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
C8 RTUMOT history
C8 RTU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 116,496 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 116,496 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,314 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 RTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 18 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 RTU was last recorded at 116,496 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,982 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,514 miles
- Average per year
- 9,314 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,496 miles
- 2025 – 109,982 miles
- 2024 – 104,601 miles
- 2023 – 99,143 miles
- 2022 – 91,344 miles
- 2021 – 82,264 miles
- 2019 – 62,620 miles
- 2018 – 45,405 miles
- 2017 – 38,430 miles
- 2016 – 28,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,496 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUpper Timing belt cover missing
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 30 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,496 miles (+6,514)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 116,496 miles
- Test number
- 905263828120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Timing belt cover missing
Pass109,982 miles (+5,381)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 109,982 miles
- Test number
- 595944554185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,601 miles (+5,458)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 104,601 miles
- Test number
- 842148630293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,143 miles (+7,799)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 99,143 miles
- Test number
- 528854755010
- 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))
Pass91,344 miles (+9,080)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 91,344 miles
- Test number
- 508964040318
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm -- bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm -- bold on inner 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 2mm -- bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm -- bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,264 miles (+19,644)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,264 miles
- Test number
- 544753708986
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,620 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,620 miles
- Test number
- 863876989327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,619 miles (+17,214)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,619 miles
- Test number
- 449254359056
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass45,405 miles (+6,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 45,405 miles
- Test number
- 915803180490
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,430 miles (+9,477)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,430 miles
- Test number
- 473338598567
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread
Pass28,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 28,953 miles
- Test number
- 799669247580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 RTU
- Does C8 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RTU is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 RTU?
- The MOT on C8 RTU is valid until 30 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 RTU done?
- C8 RTU was recorded at 116,496 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,314 miles a year.
- Has C8 RTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 RTU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on C8 RTU 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 RTU find?
- C8 RTU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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