Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1988 · 1,781 cc
C8 XLUMOT history
C8 XLU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,109 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 145,109 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,837 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 XLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 5 Aug 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 XLU was last recorded at 145,109 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 144,011 miles · 11 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,098 miles
- Average per year
- 2,837 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,109 miles
- 2023 – 144,011 miles
- 2022 – 142,239 miles
- 2021 – 141,326 miles
- 2020 – 140,503 miles
- 2018 – 133,654 miles
- 2017 – 132,962 miles
- 2016 – 130,274 miles
- 2015 – 122,422 miles
- 2014 – 121,564 miles
- 2012 – 120,701 miles
- 2011 – 119,214 miles
- 2010 – 114,120 miles
- 2008 – 111,142 miles
- 2007 – 99,732 miles
- 2006 – 87,251 miles
- 2005 – 85,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center and backbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 145,109 miles
- Test number
- 821516798445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,109 miles (+1,098)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,109 miles
- Test number
- 940905258305
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Pass144,011 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 144,011 miles
- Test number
- 713592402126
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center and backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail144,011 miles (+1,772)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,011 miles
- Test number
- 781908078846
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center and backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,239 miles (+913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 142,239 miles
- Test number
- 708713893329
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Botn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass141,326 miles (+823)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 141,326 miles
- Test number
- 179965346200
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting too wear on inner
Pass140,503 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 140,503 miles
- Test number
- 186729730595
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,503 miles (+6,849)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,503 miles
- Test number
- 429364895448
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,654 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 133,654 miles
- Test number
- 267784461311
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryIgnition switch obviously faulty
- AdvisoryRear exhaust leak
Fail133,654 miles (+692)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,654 miles
- Test number
- 637763376259
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryIgnition switch obviously faulty
- AdvisoryRear brakes apply poor effort
- AdvisoryRear exhaust leak
Pass132,962 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 132,962 miles
- Test number
- 688575522565
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not routed correctly (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail132,962 miles (+2,688)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,962 miles
- Test number
- 241036235826
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not routed correctly (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass130,274 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 130,274 miles
- Test number
- 394721081829
- AdvisoryFront Front stabiliser bar bent
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail130,274 miles (+7,852)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,274 miles
- Test number
- 259122431270
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Front stabiliser bar bent
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 122,422 miles
- Test number
- 836492965017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,422 miles (+858)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,422 miles
- Test number
- 107468755492
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass121,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 121,564 miles
- Test number
- 505696054017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,564 miles (+863)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,564 miles
- Test number
- 185969344016
- FailureCentre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,701 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 120,701 miles
- Test number
- 237260572233
- NoteOil leak
Fail120,700 miles (+1,486)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,700 miles
- Test number
- 655259752268
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass119,214 miles (+5,094)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 119,214 miles
- Test number
- 856588721204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,120 miles (+2,978)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 114,120 miles
- Test number
- 353547870055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass111,142 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 111,142 miles
- Test number
- 550884298171
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail111,133 miles (+11,401)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,133 miles
- Test number
- 442166988118
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass99,732 miles (+12,481)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 99,732 miles
- Test number
- 792640307220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,251 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 87,251 miles
- Test number
- 300177486185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 85,776 miles
- Test number
- 421104195144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 XLU
- Does C8 XLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 XLU is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 XLU?
- The MOT on C8 XLU is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 XLU done?
- C8 XLU was recorded at 145,109 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,837 miles a year.
- Has C8 XLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 XLU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 XLU 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 XLU find?
- C8 XLU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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