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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

J8 HWOMOT history

J8 HWO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

J8 HWO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
179,517 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HWO was last recorded at 179,517 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,511 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
10,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,517 miles
  • 2022 – 172,507 miles
  • 2021 – 166,804 miles
  • 2020 – 159,302 miles
  • 2019 – 146,421 miles
  • 2018 – 137,182 miles
  • 2016 – 123,459 miles
  • 2015 – 114,050 miles
  • 2014 – 105,109 miles
  • 2013 – 94,911 miles
  • 2012 – 84,040 miles
  • 2011 – 69,498 miles
  • 2010 – 55,403 miles
  • 2009 – 43,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,517 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded but system still secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing / splitting slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front front cat / flexi joint deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively been over heated / pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,517 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    179,517 miles
    Test number
    929704207103
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded but system still secure

  2. Fail179,511 miles (+8)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,511 miles
    Test number
    270057560172
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested and offside (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded but system still secure

  3. Fail179,503 miles (+6,996)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,503 miles
    Test number
    523554538800
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass172,507 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,507 miles
    Test number
    956442509295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,804 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,804 miles
    Test number
    400214849602
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing / splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front cat / flexi joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively been over heated / pads (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail166,804 miles (+7,502)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,804 miles
    Test number
    544083607014
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured bent (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing / splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front cat / flexi joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively been over heated / pads (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass159,302 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    159,302 miles
    Test number
    472658892050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail159,200 miles (+12,779)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,200 miles
    Test number
    796482472810
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,421 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,421 miles
    Test number
    621532762134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,182 miles (+13,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,182 miles
    Test number
    485359901369
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass123,459 miles (+9,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,459 miles
    Test number
    301740869576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass114,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,050 miles
    Test number
    517115600064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail114,050 miles (+8,941)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,050 miles
    Test number
    582367018060
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass105,109 miles (+10,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,109 miles
    Test number
    617087584297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,911 miles (+10,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,911 miles
    Test number
    665844093201
    • 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)

  16. Pass84,040 miles (+14,542)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,040 miles
    Test number
    356303292423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,498 miles (+14,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,498 miles
    Test number
    219028791201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,403 miles (+12,281)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    701953690220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,122 miles
    Test number
    553639999293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 HWO

Does J8 HWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 HWO expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 HWO?
The MOT on J8 HWO expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 HWO done?
J8 HWO was recorded at 179,517 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 10,115 miles a year.
Has J8 HWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HWO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 HWO 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 HWO find?
J8 HWO passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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