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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

J8 OPNMOT history

J8 OPN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

J8 OPN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,467 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OPN was last recorded at 151,467 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 12,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,446 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,021 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,467 miles
  • 2025 – 139,446 miles
  • 2024 – 134,232 miles
  • 2023 – 127,908 miles
  • 2022 – 120,908 miles
  • 2021 – 116,130 miles
  • 2020 – 110,938 miles
  • 2019 – 103,146 miles
  • 2018 – 97,782 miles
  • 2017 – 92,119 miles
  • 2015 – 92,039 miles
  • 2014 – 82,946 miles
  • 2013 – 69,495 miles
  • 2012 – 57,847 miles
  • 2011 – 43,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,467 miles (+12,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,467 miles
    Test number
    486379136487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,446 miles (+5,214)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,446 miles
    Test number
    134174393366
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,232 miles (+6,324)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,232 miles
    Test number
    176789482062
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,908 miles (+7,000)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,908 miles
    Test number
    419376688530
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,908 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,908 miles
    Test number
    463077260618
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail120,908 miles (+4,778)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,908 miles
    Test number
    614870273118
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,130 miles
    Test number
    182298855688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,130 miles (+5,192)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,130 miles
    Test number
    676207692034
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass110,938 miles (+996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,938 miles
    Test number
    229692151748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass109,942 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,942 miles
    Test number
    746294736589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail109,939 miles (+6,793)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,939 miles
    Test number
    756589237073
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass103,146 miles (+5,364)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,146 miles
    Test number
    121719340594
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass97,782 miles (+5,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    629721710957
    • AdvisoryAll tyres unevenly worn to near the legal limit.

  14. Pass92,119 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    419517018107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    978458225163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,039 miles (+9,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    256139915467
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass82,946 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    316136934079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,480 miles (+12,985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    325857424066
    • NoteFront wipers starting to split

  19. Pass69,495 miles (+11,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    699554913072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass57,847 miles (+13,960)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,847 miles
    Test number
    175104112491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  21. Pass43,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,887 miles
    Test number
    329704101049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 OPN

Does J8 OPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OPN is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 OPN?
The MOT on J8 OPN is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 OPN done?
J8 OPN was recorded at 151,467 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has J8 OPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OPN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 OPN 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 OPN find?
J8 OPN passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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