Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
R8 TLAMOT history
R8 TLA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 156,868 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 156,868 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R8 TLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 11 Aug 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R8 TLA was last recorded at 156,868 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 10,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,008 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,860 miles
- Average per year
- 12,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,868 miles
- 2025 – 146,008 miles
- 2024 – 131,673 miles
- 2023 – 112,684 miles
- 2022 – 95,489 miles
- 2021 – 83,020 miles
- 2020 – 71,598 miles
- 2019 – 64,222 miles
- 2018 – 54,908 miles
- 2017 – 43,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,868 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,868 miles (+10,860)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 156,868 miles
- Test number
- 895964336757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 146,008 miles
- Test number
- 183765077299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,008 miles (+14,335)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,008 miles
- Test number
- 910790724050
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,673 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 131,673 miles
- Test number
- 547060949262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail131,673 miles (+18,989)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,673 miles
- Test number
- 392511475023
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,684 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 112,684 miles
- Test number
- 850067197661
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,681 miles (+17,192)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,681 miles
- Test number
- 227485238287
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,489 miles (+12,469)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 95,489 miles
- Test number
- 708423080769
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,020 miles (+11,422)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 83,020 miles
- Test number
- 174775501667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,598 miles (+7,376)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 71,598 miles
- Test number
- 301248922836
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,222 miles (+9,314)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 64,222 miles
- Test number
- 386855420005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,908 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 54,908 miles
- Test number
- 146613066771
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,908 miles (+11,044)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,908 miles
- Test number
- 917944387998
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,864 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 43,864 miles
- Test number
- 485292773641
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail43,864 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,864 miles
- Test number
- 395901642502
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about R8 TLA
- Does R8 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TLA is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R8 TLA?
- The MOT on R8 TLA is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R8 TLA done?
- R8 TLA was recorded at 156,868 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 12,542 miles a year.
- Has R8 TLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R8 TLA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on R8 TLA 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 R8 TLA find?
- R8 TLA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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