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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

C8 VAGMOT history

C8 VAG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

C8 VAG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,261 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VAG was last recorded at 139,261 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 10,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,028 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,233 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,261 miles
  • 2024 – 129,028 miles
  • 2023 – 118,334 miles
  • 2022 – 108,427 miles
  • 2021 – 98,544 miles
  • 2020 – 93,172 miles
  • 2019 – 91,535 miles
  • 2018 – 88,570 miles
  • 2017 – 84,695 miles
  • 2016 – 81,558 miles
  • 2015 – 78,461 miles
  • 2014 – 75,413 miles
  • 2013 – 72,335 miles
  • 2012 – 69,543 miles
  • 2011 – 66,634 miles
  • 2010 – 62,738 miles
  • 2009 – 54,212 miles
  • 2008 – 47,075 miles
  • 2007 – 38,698 miles
  • 2006 – 31,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,261 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,261 miles (+10,233)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,261 miles
    Test number
    735414489485
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,028 miles (+10,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,028 miles
    Test number
    473564324347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight chip

  3. Pass118,334 miles (+9,907)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,334 miles
    Test number
    431951648760
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  4. Pass108,427 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    698003792565
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated where small clip is (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s + o/s front to rears ends of (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s + o/s axle from hose to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket rusty

  5. Fail108,427 miles (+9,883)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    791171258984
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated where small clip is (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s + o/s front to rears ends of (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s + o/s axle from hose to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket rusty

  6. Pass98,544 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    803242939316
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail98,544 miles (+5,372)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    168035452323
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,172 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,172 miles
    Test number
    865520860516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,535 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    923871183477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,570 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    731412324311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,695 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,695 miles
    Test number
    372687678756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,558 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,558 miles
    Test number
    666822874335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,461 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    831724099157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,413 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    926785524396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,335 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    607262333381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,543 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    758764132357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,634 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    445637621413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,738 miles (+8,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,738 miles
    Test number
    493130230308
    • 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)

  19. Fail54,212 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    561474329388
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass54,212 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    780514429354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    354359918339
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass47,075 miles (+8,377)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    610169818323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,698 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    550040437365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,108 miles
    Test number
    492246096293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 VAG

Does C8 VAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VAG is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 VAG?
The MOT on C8 VAG is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 VAG done?
C8 VAG was recorded at 139,261 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has C8 VAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VAG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 VAG 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 VAG find?
C8 VAG passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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