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Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

G8 DMTMOT history

G8 DMT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

G8 DMT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,157 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DMT was last recorded at 70,157 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 3,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,185 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,972 miles
Average per year
4,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,157 miles
  • 2025 – 66,185 miles
  • 2024 – 60,325 miles
  • 2023 – 55,011 miles
  • 2022 – 50,098 miles
  • 2021 – 45,636 miles
  • 2020 – 40,576 miles
  • 2019 – 35,695 miles
  • 2018 – 35,038 miles
  • 2017 – 33,899 miles
  • 2016 – 31,936 miles
  • 2015 – 27,544 miles
  • 2014 – 22,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,157 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,157 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    132508483657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    959723078752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail66,181 miles (+5,856)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    976010392450
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,325 miles (+5,314)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    462875589785
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass55,011 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,011 miles
    Test number
    979601753942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,098 miles (+4,462)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    520670699718
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass45,636 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    783052382169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,576 miles (+4,881)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    415922575060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass35,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    458874816001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,695 miles (+657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    775908087865
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass35,038 miles (+1,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    670807616810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass33,899 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    653167509356
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and over sills fitted
  13. Pass31,936 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,936 miles
    Test number
    496762044107
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  14. Pass27,544 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,544 miles
    Test number
    779301935105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    667294434142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G8 DMT

Does G8 DMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DMT is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on G8 DMT?
The MOT on G8 DMT is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G8 DMT done?
G8 DMT was recorded at 70,157 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,063 miles a year.
Has G8 DMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DMT has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on G8 DMT 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 G8 DMT find?
G8 DMT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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