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Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

J8 LMXMOT history

J8 LMX is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

J8 LMX beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
95,674 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

J8 LMX was last recorded at 95,674 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,017 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,657 miles
Average per year
3,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,674 miles
  • 2024 – 93,017 miles
  • 2022 – 92,851 miles
  • 2021 – 91,752 miles
  • 2020 – 90,087 miles
  • 2019 – 87,565 miles
  • 2018 – 83,074 miles
  • 2017 – 78,958 miles
  • 2016 – 75,923 miles
  • 2015 – 72,633 miles
  • 2014 – 69,196 miles
  • 2013 – 64,725 miles
  • 2012 – 59,667 miles
  • 2011 – 52,750 miles
  • 2010 – 46,126 miles
  • 2009 – 40,862 miles
  • 2008 – 35,433 miles
  • 2007 – 28,286 miles
  • 2006 – 17,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,674 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryDamage to drivers door
  • AdvisoryDamage to osf wing

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,674 miles (+2,657)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,674 miles
    Test number
    731877356740
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to drivers door
    • AdvisoryDamage to osf wing

  2. Pass93,017 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,017 miles
    Test number
    402416243712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    725557268988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,851 miles (+1,099)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    317084185012
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass91,752 miles (+1,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,752 miles
    Test number
    978489275094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,087 miles
    Test number
    953692831824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,087 miles (+2,522)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,087 miles
    Test number
    698567209635
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass87,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,565 miles
    Test number
    770084936725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,565 miles (+4,491)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,565 miles
    Test number
    916029200678
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass83,074 miles (+4,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    558704700567
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  11. Pass78,958 miles (+3,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    726909069295
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

  12. Pass75,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    701437312949
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass75,923 miles (+3,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    539517642464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,633 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    278532015421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,196 miles (+4,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    856363934128
    • NoteVery slight play offside track rod end, rear tyres wearing down. Advise car rechecked in 2/3000 miles.

  16. Pass64,725 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    899688323174
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail64,724 miles (+5,057)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,724 miles
    Test number
    788578523148
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass59,667 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    229020332146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,750 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    107924021101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,126 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    472398310111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass46,126 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    953738610154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,862 miles (+5,429)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    351398429116
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise nearside seat release cable not working

  23. Pass35,433 miles (+7,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,433 miles
    Test number
    274921528493
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass28,286 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    974208737128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,735 miles (+8,924)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,735 miles
    Test number
    864036137080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,811 miles
    Test number
    181627926468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LMX

Does J8 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 LMX expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 LMX?
The MOT on J8 LMX expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 LMX done?
J8 LMX was recorded at 95,674 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,897 miles a year.
Has J8 LMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LMX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LMX 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 LMX find?
J8 LMX failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside front headlamp insecure; nearside front position lamp not working, and 5 more.

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