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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

C8 UGSMOT history

C8 UGS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

C8 UGS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,504 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 UGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 UGS was last recorded at 101,504 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,522 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,982 miles
Average per year
5,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,504 miles
  • 2025 – 96,522 miles
  • 2024 – 89,687 miles
  • 2023 – 86,068 miles
  • 2022 – 83,363 miles
  • 2021 – 80,753 miles
  • 2020 – 77,095 miles
  • 2019 – 72,979 miles
  • 2018 – 66,550 miles
  • 2017 – 57,327 miles
  • 2016 – 49,956 miles
  • 2015 – 44,212 miles
  • 2014 – 37,541 miles
  • 2013 – 32,588 miles
  • 2012 – 27,866 miles
  • 2011 – 22,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBulb failiure lamp illuminates but all bulbs seem to function

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,504 miles
    Test number
    886696904662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBulb failiure lamp illuminates but all bulbs seem to function
  2. Fail101,504 miles (+4,982)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,504 miles
    Test number
    470921347320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBulb failiure lamp illuminates but all bulbs seem to function
  3. Pass96,522 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,522 miles
    Test number
    697578571412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,687 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    891553225381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,068 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    413854717426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,363 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    849092748821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,753 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,753 miles
    Test number
    664017675488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Fail80,573 miles (+3,478)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,573 miles
    Test number
    516084930723
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass77,095 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    495097627854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,979 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    173978124567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,550 miles (+9,223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,550 miles
    Test number
    795189692462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,327 miles
    Test number
    877533098013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail57,321 miles (+7,365)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    709654452435
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass49,956 miles (+5,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    848936793395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass44,212 miles (+6,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    779022505272
    • NoteNsf tyre has cut in sidewall
  16. Pass37,541 miles (+4,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    416759104218
    • NoteNsf tyre cut in outer sidewall no cord showing
  17. Pass32,588 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    776040523251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,866 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    156045312234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,599 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,599 miles
    Test number
    649830821218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,569 miles
    Test number
    495229581122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 UGS

Does C8 UGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 UGS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 UGS?
The MOT on C8 UGS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 UGS done?
C8 UGS was recorded at 101,504 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,216 miles a year.
Has C8 UGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 UGS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 UGS 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 UGS find?
C8 UGS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; bulb failiure lamp illuminates but all bulbs seem to function.

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