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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

J8 LVWMOT history

J8 LVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

J8 LVW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
100,883 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LVW was last recorded at 100,883 miles on 11 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,882 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,883 miles
  • 2025 – 99,511 miles
  • 2023 – 92,251 miles
  • 2022 – 90,503 miles
  • 2021 – 79,139 miles
  • 2020 – 63,368 miles
  • 2019 – 48,932 miles
  • 2018 – 40,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,883 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,883 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    177503971439
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail100,882 miles (+1,371)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,882 miles
    Test number
    590985549059
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Toe control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,511 miles (+7,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,511 miles
    Test number
    701379565618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,251 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    824332764414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    538665088773
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nsr seat not allowing full inspection
  6. Fail90,503 miles (+11,364)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    223513876344
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nsr seat not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass79,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    691198364009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail79,139 miles (+4,092)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    306423629542
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail75,047 miles (+11,679)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,047 miles
    Test number
    660695558857
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat child seat fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower bumper area has damage
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
  10. Pass63,368 miles (+14,436)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,368 miles
    Test number
    688765447447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    581188302213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,932 miles (+8,560)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    286559127337
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass40,372 miles (+6,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    234875682904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass33,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    480318767620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper split but still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre featherd

Questions about J8 LVW

Does J8 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LVW is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LVW?
The MOT on J8 LVW is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LVW done?
J8 LVW was recorded at 100,883 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 8,440 miles a year.
Has J8 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LVW has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LVW 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 LVW find?
J8 LVW passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 4 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to dpf; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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