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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 1,391 cc

K8 FSAMOT history

K8 FSA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

K8 FSA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
61,543 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 FSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 FSA was last recorded at 61,543 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 2,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,448 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,095 miles
Average per year
1,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,543 miles
  • 2024 – 59,448 miles
  • 2023 – 57,950 miles
  • 2022 – 56,923 miles
  • 2021 – 56,066 miles
  • 2020 – 55,745 miles
  • 2019 – 54,868 miles
  • 2018 – 53,249 miles
  • 2017 – 52,063 miles
  • 2016 – 46,433 miles
  • 2014 – 44,463 miles
  • 2013 – 43,777 miles
  • 2012 – 42,977 miles
  • 2011 – 42,273 miles
  • 2010 – 41,145 miles
  • 2009 – 40,013 miles
  • 2008 – 38,996 miles
  • 2007 – 37,869 miles
  • 2006 – 36,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,543 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,543 miles (+2,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,543 miles
    Test number
    601270455482
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,448 miles
    Test number
    711840678093
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail59,448 miles (+1,498)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,448 miles
    Test number
    750114916910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,950 miles (+1,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    118069129153
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,923 miles (+857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    239089855652
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,066 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    999294560373
    • AdvisoryFront macpherson struts upper mounts play

  7. Pass55,745 miles (+877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,745 miles
    Test number
    527454013979
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,868 miles (+1,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,868 miles
    Test number
    986191335379
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,249 miles (+1,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    676741244199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush /bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush /bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    360909135941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail52,054 miles (+5,621)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    690560554767
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner/outer rims (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass46,433 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,433 miles
    Test number
    611745550255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers upper mounts slight play

  13. Pass44,463 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    569742364202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,777 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,777 miles
    Test number
    217743063216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,977 miles (+704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    985228572260
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass42,273 miles (+1,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,273 miles
    Test number
    257662871284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass41,145 miles (+1,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,145 miles
    Test number
    474420880227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass40,013 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,013 miles
    Test number
    540969479270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,996 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,996 miles
    Test number
    383604588218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,869 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    501797457290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,242 miles
    Test number
    484238656288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,262 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,262 miles
    Test number
    570048356244
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Questions about K8 FSA

Does K8 FSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FSA is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 FSA?
The MOT on K8 FSA is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 FSA done?
K8 FSA was recorded at 61,543 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 1,318 miles a year.
Has K8 FSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 FSA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 FSA 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 FSA find?
K8 FSA passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn very close to legal limit; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting has play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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