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White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

J8 CGTMOT history

J8 CGT is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

J8 CGT white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,960 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
16 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CGT was last recorded at 73,960 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,868 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,092 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,960 miles
  • 2025 – 70,868 miles
  • 2024 – 68,449 miles
  • 2023 – 63,622 miles
  • 2022 – 59,213 miles
  • 2021 – 54,215 miles
  • 2020 – 40,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,960 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    448412455689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,868 miles (+2,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,868 miles
    Test number
    818271718421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass68,449 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    263775247955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,622 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    129689035746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,213 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,213 miles
    Test number
    963763002754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,215 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    557966122278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,585 miles (+8,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    539229516550
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres beginning to wear on inner edge
  8. Pass40,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,902 miles
    Test number
    112242336330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail40,902 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,902 miles
    Test number
    178571613982
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about J8 CGT

Does J8 CGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CGT is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CGT?
The MOT on J8 CGT is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CGT done?
J8 CGT was recorded at 73,960 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has J8 CGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CGT has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 CGT 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 CGT find?
J8 CGT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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