Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc
K8 MVJMOT history
K8 MVJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,090 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 140,090 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 MVJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 MVJ was last recorded at 140,090 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 2,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 137,208 miles · 4 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,882 miles
- Average per year
- 6,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,090 miles
- 2022 – 137,208 miles
- 2021 – 137,181 miles
- 2019 – 129,266 miles
- 2018 – 119,900 miles
- 2017 – 115,085 miles
- 2016 – 109,375 miles
- 2015 – 98,690 miles
- 2013 – 84,153 miles
- 2012 – 79,662 miles
- 2010 – 70,462 miles
- 2009 – 61,673 miles
- 2008 – 51,801 miles
- 2007 – 40,675 miles
- 2006 – 32,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,090 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Vehicle heavily wax oiled underneath.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,090 miles (+2,882)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 140,090 miles
- Test number
- 523433814373
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,208 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,208 miles
- Test number
- 210480603561
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily wax oiled underneath.
Fail137,208 miles (+27)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,208 miles
- Test number
- 634519999953
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily wax oiled underneath.
Fail137,181 miles (+7,915)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,181 miles
- Test number
- 784564342236
- DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,266 miles (+9,366)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,266 miles
- Test number
- 463431040252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,900 miles (+4,815)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,900 miles
- Test number
- 214959869982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,085 miles (+5,710)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 115,085 miles
- Test number
- 201600956571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 109,375 miles
- Test number
- 527304796384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,375 miles (+10,685)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,375 miles
- Test number
- 348054905057
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass98,690 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 98,690 miles
- Test number
- 246114285038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fail98,689 miles (+14,536)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,689 miles
- Test number
- 228304885095
- FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass84,153 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 84,153 miles
- Test number
- 248945553104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,113 miles (+4,451)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,113 miles
- Test number
- 545319323131
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,662 miles (+9,200)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 79,662 miles
- Test number
- 358428502171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,462 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 70,462 miles
- Test number
- 672744960218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,429 miles (+8,756)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,429 miles
- Test number
- 353303260490
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass61,673 miles (+9,872)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,673 miles
- Test number
- 314224769448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,801 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,801 miles
- Test number
- 224368358335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,690 miles (+11,015)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,690 miles
- Test number
- 242714958330
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass40,675 miles (+8,140)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 40,675 miles
- Test number
- 424861327418
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteFront and rear number plate have another plate behind it
- NoteLong travel on parking brake leaver
Pass32,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 32,535 miles
- Test number
- 123161926382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 MVJ
- Does K8 MVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 MVJ expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 MVJ?
- The MOT on K8 MVJ expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 MVJ done?
- K8 MVJ was recorded at 140,090 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 6,598 miles a year.
- Has K8 MVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 MVJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on K8 MVJ 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 MVJ find?
- K8 MVJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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