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Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

J8 DFNMOT history

J8 DFN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 71,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

J8 DFN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,626 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DFN was last recorded at 71,626 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 9,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,391 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,235 miles
Average per year
7,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,626 miles
  • 2025 – 62,391 miles
  • 2024 – 52,107 miles
  • 2023 – 49,169 miles
  • 2022 – 43,548 miles
  • 2021 – 36,676 miles
  • 2020 – 30,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,626 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,626 miles (+9,235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    759617645707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,391 miles (+10,284)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,391 miles
    Test number
    143556821238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,107 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    301424667250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,169 miles (+5,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,169 miles
    Test number
    794100042979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass43,548 miles (+6,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,548 miles
    Test number
    988895474233
    • AdvisoryCovers & shield fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass36,676 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,676 miles
    Test number
    135859558029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    608878402148
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    737061848389
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about J8 DFN

Does J8 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DFN is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DFN?
The MOT on J8 DFN is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DFN done?
J8 DFN was recorded at 71,626 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 7,089 miles a year.
Has J8 DFN ever failed its MOT?
No. J8 DFN has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J8 DFN 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 DFN find?
J8 DFN passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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