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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

J8 BSBMOT history

J8 BSB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 60,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

J8 BSB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
60,952 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BSB was last recorded at 60,952 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,843 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,109 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,952 miles
  • 2025 – 57,843 miles
  • 2024 – 52,904 miles
  • 2023 – 50,371 miles
  • 2022 – 48,005 miles
  • 2021 – 45,213 miles
  • 2020 – 44,214 miles
  • 2019 – 40,390 miles
  • 2018 – 33,397 miles
  • 2017 – 26,117 miles
  • 2016 – 20,375 miles
  • 2015 – 15,944 miles
  • 2014 – 11,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,952 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,952 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    141729704506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,843 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    999484941568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,904 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,904 miles
    Test number
    619466585473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass50,371 miles (+2,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    402808427122
    • 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))

  5. Pass48,005 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,005 miles
    Test number
    470012367059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,213 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    969760194151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,214 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,214 miles
    Test number
    309176899330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,390 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,390 miles
    Test number
    165887650341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,397 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,397 miles
    Test number
    673613785103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,117 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,117 miles
    Test number
    795062574380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,375 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,375 miles
    Test number
    913863594190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,944 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,944 miles
    Test number
    765975553312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,355 miles
    Test number
    978348824229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BSB

Does J8 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BSB is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BSB?
The MOT on J8 BSB is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BSB done?
J8 BSB was recorded at 60,952 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has J8 BSB ever failed its MOT?
No. J8 BSB has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J8 BSB 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 BSB find?
J8 BSB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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