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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

K8 TWCMOT history

K8 TWC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

K8 TWC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
136,579 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 TWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 TWC was last recorded at 136,579 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,435 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
5,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,579 miles
  • 2021 – 130,716 miles
  • 2020 – 126,263 miles
  • 2019 – 119,772 miles
  • 2018 – 115,955 miles
  • 2017 – 111,769 miles
  • 2016 – 99,638 miles
  • 2015 – 94,965 miles
  • 2013 – 94,115 miles
  • 2012 – 90,233 miles
  • 2011 – 77,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,579 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Both rear tyres worn badly inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,579 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,579 miles
    Test number
    339833334759
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail136,435 miles (+5,719)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,435 miles
    Test number
    976308432772
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,716 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,716 miles
    Test number
    241142864945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail130,658 miles (+4,395)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,658 miles
    Test number
    669369603844
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose ALL RETAINING BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S AND N/S TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass126,263 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,263 miles
    Test number
    525054687031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,250 miles (+6,478)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,250 miles
    Test number
    625259523876
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LIGHT FITTING FAULTY (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,772 miles (+3,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,772 miles
    Test number
    643729758573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    773945322585
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Fail115,955 miles (+4,186)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    451105625223
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass111,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,769 miles
    Test number
    384982793564
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn badly inside edges

  11. Fail111,769 miles (+12,131)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,769 miles
    Test number
    891993265668
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn badly inside edges

  12. Pass99,638 miles (+4,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,638 miles
    Test number
    706074724663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass94,965 miles (+850)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    147410035496
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront and rear brake discscorroded

  14. Pass94,115 miles (+3,882)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    216306523266
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEml on

  15. Pass90,233 miles (+12,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    669337822233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    959910001295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,467 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    307100801293
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about K8 TWC

Does K8 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 TWC expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 TWC?
The MOT on K8 TWC expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 TWC done?
K8 TWC was recorded at 136,579 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 5,608 miles a year.
Has K8 TWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 TWC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on K8 TWC 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 TWC find?
K8 TWC passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s.

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