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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

J8 LWEMOT history

J8 LWE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

J8 LWE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,885 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LWE was last recorded at 116,885 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 8,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,657 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,228 miles
Average per year
9,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,885 miles
  • 2025 – 108,657 miles
  • 2024 – 97,667 miles
  • 2023 – 86,975 miles
  • 2022 – 79,127 miles
  • 2021 – 69,023 miles
  • 2020 – 60,246 miles
  • 2019 – 51,696 miles
  • 2018 – 44,086 miles
  • 2017 – 26,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,885 miles
    Test number
    856271453391
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail116,885 miles (+8,228)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,885 miles
    Test number
    401274874511
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass108,657 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,657 miles
    Test number
    501116535995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail108,632 miles (+10,965)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,632 miles
    Test number
    234647160654
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass97,667 miles (+10,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    244955591644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,975 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,975 miles
    Test number
    931148482299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    897076010350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,127 miles (+10,104)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    632236751137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass69,023 miles (+8,777)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    272441368834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,246 miles (+8,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,246 miles
    Test number
    362789321283
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres are different sizes
  11. Pass51,696 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,696 miles
    Test number
    553378337305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,086 miles (+17,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,086 miles
    Test number
    736517031375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass26,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,727 miles
    Test number
    487627805384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LWE

Does J8 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LWE is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LWE?
The MOT on J8 LWE is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LWE done?
J8 LWE was recorded at 116,885 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 9,925 miles a year.
Has J8 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LWE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LWE 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 LWE find?
J8 LWE passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust silencer slightly loose centre joint..

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