
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
J8 HCYMOT history
J8 HCY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 68,475 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,251 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 HCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 HCY was last recorded at 68,475 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,511 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,964 miles
- Average per year
- 3,251 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,475 miles
- 2025 – 66,511 miles
- 2024 – 64,316 miles
- 2023 – 61,732 miles
- 2022 – 58,081 miles
- 2021 – 55,651 miles
- 2020 – 53,730 miles
- 2019 – 50,547 miles
- 2018 – 47,026 miles
- 2017 – 43,397 miles
- 2016 – 39,777 miles
- 2015 – 35,549 miles
- 2014 – 31,256 miles
- 2013 – 26,837 miles
- 2012 – 21,908 miles
- 2011 – 18,252 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi fractured (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders bald, 2.9/3.5mm across 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly disc discoloured/worn (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear swing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR/NSR sidewalls cuts/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Inner drive shaft oil seal misting oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,475 miles (+1,964)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 68,475 miles
- Test number
- 569171012288
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi fractured (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders bald, 2.9/3.5mm across 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly disc discoloured/worn (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear swing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/OSR/NSR sidewalls cuts/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,511 miles (+2,195)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 66,511 miles
- Test number
- 704422747140
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1mm, 4mm across 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear swing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,316 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 64,316 miles
- Test number
- 127247222245
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner drive shaft oil seal misting oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre dated 0614
- AdvisoryOffside Inner drive shaft oil seal misting oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop perished
Fail64,316 miles (+2,584)1 dangerous2 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,316 miles
- Test number
- 454833380693
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre dated 0614
- AdvisoryNearside Inner drive shaft oil seal misting oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre dated 0614
- AdvisoryOffside Inner drive shaft oil seal misting oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop perished
Pass61,732 miles (+3,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 61,732 miles
- Test number
- 811145187695
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass58,081 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 58,081 miles
- Test number
- 583316780711
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust noisy front flexi (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail58,081 miles (+2,430)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,081 miles
- Test number
- 953652762207
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust noisy front flexi (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,651 miles (+1,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 55,651 miles
- Test number
- 677821517882
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop slightly perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass53,730 miles (+3,183)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 53,730 miles
- Test number
- 482465145171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,547 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 50,547 miles
- Test number
- 874023072463
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi minor leak of gas
Fail50,547 miles (+3,521)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,547 miles
- Test number
- 150574499039
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi minor leak of gas
Pass47,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 47,026 miles
- Test number
- 688060611332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,026 miles (+3,629)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,026 miles
- Test number
- 539161042269
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass43,397 miles (+3,620)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,397 miles
- Test number
- 669779762373
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass39,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 39,777 miles
- Test number
- 284891563161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,777 miles (+4,228)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,777 miles
- Test number
- 652108944528
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass35,549 miles (+4,293)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 35,549 miles
- Test number
- 719875705104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres rubber perished and cracking
- NoteSlight coolant leak from radiator
Pass31,256 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 31,256 miles
- Test number
- 207008204476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Fail31,256 miles (+4,419)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,256 miles
- Test number
- 576228504119
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Pass26,837 miles (+4,929)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 26,837 miles
- Test number
- 298022503458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,908 miles (+3,656)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 21,908 miles
- Test number
- 897586092075
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass18,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 18,252 miles
- Test number
- 679884491031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 HCY
- Does J8 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HCY is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 HCY?
- The MOT on J8 HCY is valid until 14 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 HCY done?
- J8 HCY was recorded at 68,475 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,251 miles a year.
- Has J8 HCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 HCY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on J8 HCY 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 HCY find?
- J8 HCY passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi fractured; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders bald, 2.9/3.5mm across 195/65/15, and 4 more.
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