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White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

J8 NWVMOT history

J8 NWV is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

J8 NWV white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
78,285 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 NWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 NWV was last recorded at 78,285 miles on 19 May 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,269 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,016 miles
Average per year
4,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,285 miles
  • 2025 – 75,269 miles
  • 2023 – 73,218 miles
  • 2022 – 67,160 miles
  • 2021 – 61,677 miles
  • 2020 – 58,407 miles
  • 2019 – 55,368 miles
  • 2018 – 49,694 miles
  • 2017 – 44,334 miles
  • 2016 – 39,844 miles
  • 2015 – 33,692 miles
  • 2014 – 27,747 miles
  • 2013 – 23,290 miles
  • 2012 – 19,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,285 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Low Emissions. No Print Out Given.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,285 miles (+3,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,285 miles
    Test number
    142994293184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass75,269 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,269 miles
    Test number
    394603025277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,218 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,218 miles
    Test number
    508043229014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,160 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,160 miles
    Test number
    195477979688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,677 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    385146020872
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass58,407 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    160331416573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,368 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,368 miles
    Test number
    164783322765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,241 miles (+5,547)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,241 miles
    Test number
    771999331186
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass49,694 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    891959928510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,334 miles
    Test number
    290121152786
    • AdvisoryLow Emissions. No Print Out Given.
  11. Fail44,334 miles (+4,490)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,334 miles
    Test number
    980187243671
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryLow Emissions. No Print Out Given.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass39,844 miles (+6,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,844 miles
    Test number
    734112013583
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLow emitter no readings
  13. Pass33,692 miles (+5,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,692 miles
    Test number
    848756670951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  14. Pass27,747 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,747 miles
    Test number
    856350514322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,290 miles (+3,813)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,290 miles
    Test number
    257908183205
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre wall
  16. Pass19,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,477 miles
    Test number
    909451692272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 NWV

Does J8 NWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 NWV is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 NWV?
The MOT on J8 NWV is valid until 18 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 NWV done?
J8 NWV was recorded at 78,285 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,329 miles a year.
Has J8 NWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 NWV has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 NWV 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 NWV find?
J8 NWV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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