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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

J8 BJCMOT history

J8 BJC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

J8 BJC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
159,017 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BJC was last recorded at 159,017 miles on 5 May 2026, 16,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,000 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,017 miles
Average per year
8,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,017 miles
  • 2025 – 143,000 miles
  • 2024 – 132,753 miles
  • 2023 – 122,394 miles
  • 2022 – 115,490 miles
  • 2021 – 110,423 miles
  • 2020 – 100,865 miles
  • 2019 – 89,898 miles
  • 2018 – 80,617 miles
  • 2017 – 69,445 miles
  • 2016 – 59,478 miles
  • 2015 – 48,587 miles
  • 2014 – 38,525 miles
  • 2013 – 29,969 miles
  • 2012 – 22,664 miles
  • 2011 – 19,253 miles
  • 2010 – 18,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,017 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,017 miles (+16,017)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,017 miles
    Test number
    616251311563
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass143,000 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,000 miles
    Test number
    867725898019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,753 miles (+10,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    505819932653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,394 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,394 miles
    Test number
    525804215921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,490 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,490 miles
    Test number
    592174517827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    496639193701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,423 miles (+9,558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    197341069970
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass100,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    188121949577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,865 miles (+10,967)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    344277555668
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass89,898 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    610710645709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,617 miles (+11,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    896301953750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,445 miles (+9,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,445 miles
    Test number
    296860818358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass59,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    679096167098
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail59,478 miles (+10,891)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    331794254118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass48,587 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    228913835434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,525 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    756182234152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,969 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    299364543139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,664 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,664 miles
    Test number
    668134542191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,253 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,253 miles
    Test number
    207078431163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass18,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,219 miles
    Test number
    132176940104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BJC

Does J8 BJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BJC is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BJC?
The MOT on J8 BJC is valid until 28 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 BJC done?
J8 BJC was recorded at 159,017 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 8,832 miles a year.
Has J8 BJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BJC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 BJC 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 BJC find?
J8 BJC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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