Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
G8 DRFMOT history
G8 DRF is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 104,524 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,499 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G8 DRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G8 DRF was last recorded at 104,524 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 5,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,309 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,215 miles
- Average per year
- 7,499 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,524 miles
- 2025 – 99,309 miles
- 2024 – 94,202 miles
- 2023 – 87,503 miles
- 2022 – 80,338 miles
- 2021 – 72,502 miles
- 2020 – 68,372 miles
- 2019 – 63,338 miles
- 2018 – 54,833 miles
- 2017 – 46,217 miles
- 2016 – 37,446 miles
- 2015 – 22,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,524 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 104,524 miles
- Test number
- 786992697519
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail104,525 miles (+5,216)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,525 miles
- Test number
- 443590544851
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,309 miles (+5,107)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 99,309 miles
- Test number
- 190961893323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,202 miles (+6,699)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 94,202 miles
- Test number
- 240141395236
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,503 miles (+7,165)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 87,503 miles
- Test number
- 536554961987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,338 miles (+7,836)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 80,338 miles
- Test number
- 576003055630
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,502 miles (+4,130)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,502 miles
- Test number
- 187941049041
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,372 miles (+5,034)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 68,372 miles
- Test number
- 773376196953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,338 miles (+8,505)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,338 miles
- Test number
- 910067977983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,833 miles (+8,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 54,833 miles
- Test number
- 833416761104
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass46,217 miles (+8,771)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 46,217 miles
- Test number
- 101496509528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,446 miles (+15,393)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 37,446 miles
- Test number
- 250721370690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 22,053 miles
- Test number
- 148264137547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G8 DRF
- Does G8 DRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DRF is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G8 DRF?
- The MOT on G8 DRF is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G8 DRF done?
- G8 DRF was recorded at 104,524 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,499 miles a year.
- Has G8 DRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G8 DRF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on G8 DRF 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 DRF find?
- G8 DRF passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.
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