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Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A

Blue · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2020 · 1,498 cc

J8 VKSMOT history

J8 VKS is a blue hybrid electric (clean) Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A first used on 6 Jul 2020. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 44,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

J8 VKS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,622 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf Life Etsi S-A
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
6 Jul 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VKS was last recorded at 44,622 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,612 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,010 miles
Average per year
5,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,622 miles
  • 2025 – 39,612 miles
  • 2024 – 34,369 miles
  • 2023 – 28,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,622 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 5 Jul 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,622 miles
    Test number
    394869616550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail44,622 miles (+5,010)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,622 miles
    Test number
    176430348433
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass39,612 miles (+5,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    646808337652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass34,369 miles (+6,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,369 miles
    Test number
    939175326247
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres slightly wearing unevenly
  5. Pass28,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,349 miles
    Test number
    623121113332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VKS

Does J8 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VKS is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VKS?
The MOT on J8 VKS is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VKS done?
J8 VKS was recorded at 44,622 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,418 miles a year.
Has J8 VKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VKS has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 VKS 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 VKS find?
J8 VKS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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