Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
J8 BGPMOT history
J8 BGP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 127,551 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 BGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 BGP was last recorded at 127,551 miles on 11 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 127,551 miles · 28 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,551 miles
- 2024 – 125,972 miles
- 2023 – 124,076 miles
- 2022 – 121,337 miles
- 2021 – 118,747 miles
- 2020 – 116,725 miles
- 2019 – 113,170 miles
- 2018 – 108,649 miles
- 2017 – 103,816 miles
- 2016 – 100,814 miles
- 2015 – 98,198 miles
- 2014 – 93,249 miles
- 2013 – 83,174 miles
- 2012 – 72,906 miles
- 2011 – 64,823 miles
- 2010 – 55,038 miles
- 2009 – 41,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,551 miles
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 127,551 miles
- Test number
- 892479521724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,551 miles2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,551 miles
- Test number
- 295524985670
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 964924787882
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,972 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 125,972 miles
- Test number
- 191677653290
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,964 miles (+1,888)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,964 miles
- Test number
- 392980879573
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area holed with corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,076 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 124,076 miles
- Test number
- 305518966715
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,076 miles (+2,739)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,076 miles
- Test number
- 349129558734
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,337 miles (+2,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 121,337 miles
- Test number
- 801940160205
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,747 miles (+2,022)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 118,747 miles
- Test number
- 127674065512
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass116,725 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 116,725 miles
- Test number
- 226623780703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,724 miles (+3,554)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,724 miles
- Test number
- 171418710020
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,170 miles (+128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 113,170 miles
- Test number
- 440136452276
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,042 miles (+4,393)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,042 miles
- Test number
- 271356209458
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 ...2.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,649 miles (+4,833)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 108,649 miles
- Test number
- 298956623862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,816 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 103,816 miles
- Test number
- 861862228498
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit edge of nearside front (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,814 miles (+2,616)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 100,814 miles
- Test number
- 956419414579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 98,198 miles
- Test number
- 627742295046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,198 miles (+4,949)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,198 miles
- Test number
- 808363785062
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 93,249 miles
- Test number
- 695403634259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,249 miles (+10,075)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,249 miles
- Test number
- 258523834204
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass83,174 miles (+10,268)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 83,174 miles
- Test number
- 997352733271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,906 miles (+8,083)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 72,906 miles
- Test number
- 999715732213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,823 miles (+9,785)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 64,823 miles
- Test number
- 376068031486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,038 miles (+13,561)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 55,038 miles
- Test number
- 364047930282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,477 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,477 miles
- Test number
- 511376539259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J8 BGP
- Does J8 BGP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BGP is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 BGP?
- The MOT on J8 BGP is valid until 20 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 BGP done?
- J8 BGP was recorded at 127,551 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
- Has J8 BGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 BGP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 BGP 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 BGP find?
- J8 BGP passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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