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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.

J8 HCY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass68,475 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass53,730 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    482465145171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass47,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,026 miles
    Test number
    688060611332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass39,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,777 miles
    Test number
    284891563161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass26,837 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,837 miles
    Test number
    298022503458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. 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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