Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
K8 DVLMOT history
K8 DVL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 161,520 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 161,520 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 DVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 DVL was last recorded at 161,520 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 161,494 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 26 miles
- Average per year
- 8,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,520 miles
- 2025 – 151,751 miles
- 2024 – 141,932 miles
- 2023 – 133,925 miles
- 2022 – 127,453 miles
- 2021 – 119,186 miles
- 2019 – 112,395 miles
- 2018 – 103,202 miles
- 2017 – 94,995 miles
- 2016 – 80,046 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,520 miles
- MinorRear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Rear bumper not fitted correctly but unlikely to fall offRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,520 miles (+26)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 161,520 miles
- Test number
- 655131651043
- MinorRear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Rear bumper not fitted correctly but unlikely to fall off
Fail161,494 miles (+9,743)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,494 miles
- Test number
- 248940204506
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Rear bumper not fitted correctly but unlikely to fall off
Pass151,751 miles (+9,819)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 151,751 miles
- Test number
- 913642003206
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass141,932 miles (+8,007)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 141,932 miles
- Test number
- 882539698792
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,925 miles (+6,472)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 133,925 miles
- Test number
- 490690788779
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,453 miles (+8,267)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 127,453 miles
- Test number
- 923315418114
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,186 miles (+6,791)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 119,186 miles
- Test number
- 830148837671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 112,395 miles
- Test number
- 350315244643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,395 miles (+9,193)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,395 miles
- Test number
- 612522388861
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass103,202 miles (+8,207)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 103,202 miles
- Test number
- 591922195670
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Pass94,995 miles (+7,840)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 94,995 miles
- Test number
- 818368032973
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,155 miles (+7,109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 87,155 miles
- Test number
- 768794750799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,046 miles
- Test number
- 131193762191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 DVL
- Does K8 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DVL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 DVL?
- The MOT on K8 DVL is valid until 22 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 DVL done?
- K8 DVL was recorded at 161,520 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,120 miles a year.
- Has K8 DVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 DVL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 DVL 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 DVL find?
- K8 DVL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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