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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

C8 TFUMOT history

C8 TFU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

C8 TFU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,429 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TFU was last recorded at 152,429 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 10,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,189 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,240 miles
Average per year
8,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,429 miles
  • 2025 – 142,189 miles
  • 2024 – 132,014 miles
  • 2023 – 128,369 miles
  • 2022 – 114,055 miles
  • 2021 – 102,050 miles
  • 2020 – 98,285 miles
  • 2019 – 96,769 miles
  • 2018 – 94,806 miles
  • 2017 – 92,217 miles
  • 2016 – 86,962 miles
  • 2015 – 74,711 miles
  • 2014 – 65,020 miles
  • 2013 – 52,811 miles
  • 2012 – 39,214 miles
  • 2011 – 30,036 miles
  • 2010 – 22,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,429 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,429 miles (+10,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,429 miles
    Test number
    452895033876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,189 miles (+10,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,189 miles
    Test number
    797307390003
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers

  3. Pass132,014 miles (+3,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,014 miles
    Test number
    858501381034
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,369 miles (+14,314)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,369 miles
    Test number
    205817654453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,055 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,055 miles
    Test number
    776727575469
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail114,053 miles (+12,003)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,053 miles
    Test number
    397153049827
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up pointing to the offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass102,050 miles (+3,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,050 miles
    Test number
    480534693420
    • AdvisorySports exhaust fitted

  8. Pass98,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    157325029220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,285 miles (+1,516)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    769245388402
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass96,769 miles (+1,963)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    292718517358
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass94,806 miles (+2,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,806 miles
    Test number
    842069867468
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass92,217 miles (+5,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    237311000931
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass86,962 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    510713720675
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edges

  14. Fail86,961 miles (+12,250)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,961 miles
    Test number
    961739284704
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass74,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    749060345116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail74,711 miles (+9,691)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    369649035199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,020 miles (+12,209)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    206690744486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,811 miles (+13,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,811 miles
    Test number
    137521543157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,214 miles (+9,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,214 miles
    Test number
    275336132130
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,036 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,036 miles
    Test number
    686309451103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,262 miles
    Test number
    981792860181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 TFU

Does C8 TFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TFU is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TFU?
The MOT on C8 TFU is valid until 12 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 TFU done?
C8 TFU was recorded at 152,429 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 8,049 miles a year.
Has C8 TFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TFU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 TFU 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 TFU find?
C8 TFU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outward bush; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s.

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