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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K8 BWYMOT history

K8 BWY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 217,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

K8 BWY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
217,011 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 BWY was last recorded at 217,011 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 11,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,045 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,966 miles
Average per year
10,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,011 miles
  • 2025 – 205,045 miles
  • 2024 – 195,346 miles
  • 2023 – 185,372 miles
  • 2022 – 175,035 miles
  • 2021 – 166,961 miles
  • 2020 – 160,608 miles
  • 2019 – 149,149 miles
  • 2018 – 131,778 miles
  • 2017 – 118,548 miles
  • 2016 – 115,211 miles
  • 2015 – 106,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,011 miles (+11,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    217,011 miles
    Test number
    635650848524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass205,045 miles (+9,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    205,045 miles
    Test number
    773636970192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,346 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,346 miles
    Test number
    771644340954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail195,346 miles (+9,974)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,346 miles
    Test number
    137385893757
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass185,372 miles (+10,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    185,372 miles
    Test number
    769545627463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner brake disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner brake disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,035 miles (+306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,035 miles
    Test number
    855015760076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail174,729 miles (+7,768)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,729 miles
    Test number
    269158712436
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass166,961 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,961 miles
    Test number
    751256070306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail166,938 miles (+6,330)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,938 miles
    Test number
    391255742961
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front fitment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass160,608 miles (+11,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,608 miles
    Test number
    813649106507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass149,149 miles (+17,371)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,149 miles
    Test number
    888523524807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,778 miles (+13,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,778 miles
    Test number
    665261933612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,548 miles (+3,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    476641496270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,211 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,211 miles
    Test number
    849459261048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,970 miles
    Test number
    108838345019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 BWY

Does K8 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 BWY is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 BWY?
The MOT on K8 BWY is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 BWY done?
K8 BWY was recorded at 217,011 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 10,086 miles a year.
Has K8 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BWY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 BWY 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 K8 BWY find?
K8 BWY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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