Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc
J8 DMWMOT history
J8 DMW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 75,691 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 DMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 DMW was last recorded at 75,691 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,368 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,323 miles
- Average per year
- 3,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,691 miles
- 2025 – 70,368 miles
- 2024 – 65,151 miles
- 2023 – 58,730 miles
- 2022 – 56,095 miles
- 2021 – 54,628 miles
- 2020 – 53,491 miles
- 2019 – 51,696 miles
- 2018 – 50,060 miles
- 2017 – 48,450 miles
- 2016 – 46,021 miles
- 2015 – 43,061 miles
- 2014 – 39,924 miles
- 2013 – 36,534 miles
- 2012 – 31,974 miles
- 2011 – 26,928 miles
- 2010 – 21,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,691 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,691 miles (+5,323)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 75,691 miles
- Test number
- 343713078619
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass70,368 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 70,368 miles
- Test number
- 637190414690
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail70,368 miles (+5,217)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,368 miles
- Test number
- 626254043297
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass65,151 miles (+6,421)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 65,151 miles
- Test number
- 788065964566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,730 miles (+2,635)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 58,730 miles
- Test number
- 997933305688
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,095 miles (+1,467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 56,095 miles
- Test number
- 703629903601
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass54,628 miles (+1,137)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 54,628 miles
- Test number
- 905885929254
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass53,491 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 53,491 miles
- Test number
- 680153071421
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail53,491 miles (+1,795)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,491 miles
- Test number
- 649618659514
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass51,696 miles (+1,636)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 51,696 miles
- Test number
- 880045727281
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass50,060 miles (+1,610)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 50,060 miles
- Test number
- 126049541109
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,450 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 48,450 miles
- Test number
- 909086498258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,021 miles
- Test number
- 804062884697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,021 miles (+2,960)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,021 miles
- Test number
- 881896271547
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass43,061 miles (+3,137)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 43,061 miles
- Test number
- 957036075116
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,924 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 39,924 miles
- Test number
- 589323184126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,534 miles (+4,560)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 36,534 miles
- Test number
- 147046073176
- NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
Pass31,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,974 miles
- Test number
- 679559472170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,974 miles (+5,046)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,974 miles
- Test number
- 887709472145
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass26,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,928 miles
- Test number
- 287129071177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,927 miles (+5,181)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,927 miles
- Test number
- 559409071163
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NotePherishing to all tyres (195 65 R15)
Pass21,746 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 21,746 miles
- Test number
- 224805570166
- NoteBody damage
Questions about J8 DMW
- Does J8 DMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DMW is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 DMW?
- The MOT on J8 DMW is valid until 11 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 DMW done?
- J8 DMW was recorded at 75,691 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,362 miles a year.
- Has J8 DMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 DMW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on J8 DMW 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 DMW find?
- J8 DMW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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