Volkswagen Golf
Purple · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
C8 SVWMOT history
C8 SVW is a purple diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,095 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 81,095 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 SVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 SVW was last recorded at 81,095 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 5,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jul 2023: 64,707 miles, lower than 65,100 miles on 12 Jul 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,404 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,691 miles
- Average per year
- 5,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,095 miles
- 2025 – 75,404 miles
- 2024 – 70,723 miles
- 2023 – 64,707 miles
- 2022 – 65,100 miles
- 2021 – 56,261 miles
- 2020 – 51,490 miles
- 2019 – 42,243 miles
- 2018 – 32,425 miles
- 2017 – 27,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,095 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,095 miles (+5,691)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 81,095 miles
- Test number
- 870567867675
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,404 miles (+4,681)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 75,404 miles
- Test number
- 490457557938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,723 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 70,723 miles
- Test number
- 834962765532
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail70,697 miles (+5,990)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,697 miles
- Test number
- 937036700094
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,707 miles (-393)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 64,707 miles
- Test number
- 396892584938
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sub-frame/suspension components
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,100 miles (+8,839)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 65,100 miles
- Test number
- 349268470597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,261 miles (+4,771)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 56,261 miles
- Test number
- 797637880432
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass51,490 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 51,490 miles
- Test number
- 555753306621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,444 miles (+9,201)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,444 miles
- Test number
- 534685940419
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass42,243 miles (+84)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 42,243 miles
- Test number
- 110116982407
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Fail42,159 miles (+9,734)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,159 miles
- Test number
- 140042810763
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Pass32,425 miles (+4,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 32,425 miles
- Test number
- 815071412469
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre ( piece of metal )
Pass27,485 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 27,485 miles
- Test number
- 616290323572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about C8 SVW
- Does C8 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 SVW is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 SVW?
- The MOT on C8 SVW is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 SVW done?
- C8 SVW was recorded at 81,095 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
- Has C8 SVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 SVW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on C8 SVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 SVW find?
- C8 SVW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside faces; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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