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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

J8 EXBMOT history

J8 EXB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 82,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

J8 EXB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,249 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EXB was last recorded at 82,249 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 6,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,371 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,878 miles
Average per year
9,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,249 miles
  • 2024 – 75,371 miles
  • 2023 – 68,989 miles
  • 2022 – 57,176 miles
  • 2021 – 46,079 miles
  • 2020 – 36,291 miles
  • 2019 – 28,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,249 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,249 miles (+6,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,249 miles
    Test number
    757666291812
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass75,371 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,371 miles
    Test number
    144961432244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,989 miles (+11,813)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    494298554860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    904363159622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,176 miles (+11,097)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    589845133101
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass46,079 miles (+9,788)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,079 miles
    Test number
    386368750268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,291 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    788149762659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,014 miles
    Test number
    312229658570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 EXB

Does J8 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 EXB expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 EXB?
The MOT on J8 EXB expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 EXB done?
J8 EXB was recorded at 82,249 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 9,017 miles a year.
Has J8 EXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EXB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 EXB 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 EXB find?
J8 EXB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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