Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc
J8 BELMOT history
J8 BEL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 198,401 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 198,401 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 10 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 15,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 BEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 13 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 BEL was last recorded at 198,401 miles on 7 May 2026, 11,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,207 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,194 miles
- Average per year
- 15,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,401 miles
- 2025 – 187,207 miles
- 2024 – 174,315 miles
- 2023 – 160,879 miles
- 2022 – 149,624 miles
- 2020 – 124,353 miles
- 2019 – 102,614 miles
- 2018 – 81,991 miles
- 2017 – 62,613 miles
- 2016 – 43,577 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 6 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,401 miles (+11,194)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 198,401 miles
- Test number
- 445209272423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,207 miles (+12,892)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 187,207 miles
- Test number
- 695360979084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass174,315 miles (+13,436)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 174,315 miles
- Test number
- 887864909302
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass160,879 miles (+11,255)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 160,879 miles
- Test number
- 789106177486
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass149,624 miles (+25,271)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 149,624 miles
- Test number
- 256675079670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,353 miles (+21,739)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 124,353 miles
- Test number
- 849670960733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,614 miles (+20,623)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 102,614 miles
- Test number
- 691637798750
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
Pass81,991 miles (+19,378)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,991 miles
- Test number
- 397979428392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,613 miles (+19,036)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 62,613 miles
- Test number
- 928413748680
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass43,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 43,577 miles
- Test number
- 639597240164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 BEL
- Does J8 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BEL is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 BEL?
- The MOT on J8 BEL is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 BEL done?
- J8 BEL was recorded at 198,401 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 15,480 miles a year.
- Has J8 BEL ever failed its MOT?
- No. J8 BEL has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on J8 BEL 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 J8 BEL find?
- J8 BEL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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