
Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc
G8 DUEMOT history
G8 DUE is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 164,053 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,224 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G8 DUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 1 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G8 DUE was last recorded at 164,053 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 164,042 miles · 28 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 1,224 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,053 miles
- 2024 – 163,866 miles
- 2023 – 163,680 miles
- 2022 – 163,177 miles
- 2021 – 162,447 miles
- 2020 – 158,830 miles
- 2018 – 158,315 miles
- 2011 – 158,092 miles
- 2010 – 154,158 miles
- 2009 – 148,350 miles
- 2008 – 147,258 miles
- 2007 – 145,558 miles
- 2006 – 139,378 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,053 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 164,053 miles
- Test number
- 616498758372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,042 miles (+176)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,042 miles
- Test number
- 467472206024
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,866 miles (+186)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 163,866 miles
- Test number
- 390131790733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,680 miles (+35)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 163,680 miles
- Test number
- 396608876030
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail163,645 miles (+468)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,645 miles
- Test number
- 333077913389
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi - main over axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi - main over axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAlternator seems insecure
Pass163,177 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 163,177 miles
- Test number
- 313156843880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,176 miles (+729)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,176 miles
- Test number
- 874555951203
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,447 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 162,447 miles
- Test number
- 836150365975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail162,447 miles (+3,617)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,447 miles
- Test number
- 595469678340
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working no indicators working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass158,830 miles (+515)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 158,830 miles
- Test number
- 805715511111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,315 miles (+223)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 158,315 miles
- Test number
- 906878750248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,092 miles (+3,934)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 158,092 miles
- Test number
- 298049681450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,158 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,158 miles
- Test number
- 244190590446
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass154,158 miles (+5,808)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 154,158 miles
- Test number
- 670290890133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,350 miles (+1,092)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 148,350 miles
- Test number
- 951327189142
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass147,258 miles (+1,700)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 147,258 miles
- Test number
- 631713198119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass145,558 miles (+6,180)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 145,558 miles
- Test number
- 280589377131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 139,378 miles
- Test number
- 400873926171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G8 DUE
- Does G8 DUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DUE is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G8 DUE?
- The MOT on G8 DUE is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G8 DUE done?
- G8 DUE was recorded at 164,053 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,224 miles a year.
- Has G8 DUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G8 DUE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on G8 DUE 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 DUE find?
- G8 DUE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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