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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

S8 APAMOT history

S8 APA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

S8 APA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,594 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 APA was last recorded at 148,594 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,848 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,746 miles
Average per year
5,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,594 miles
  • 2025 – 145,848 miles
  • 2024 – 140,910 miles
  • 2023 – 138,545 miles
  • 2022 – 134,928 miles
  • 2021 – 130,407 miles
  • 2020 – 128,098 miles
  • 2019 – 124,773 miles
  • 2018 – 121,837 miles
  • 2017 – 119,887 miles
  • 2016 – 117,905 miles
  • 2015 – 111,169 miles
  • 2014 – 104,505 miles
  • 2013 – 96,315 miles
  • 2012 – 86,500 miles
  • 2011 – 76,115 miles
  • 2010 – 63,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,594 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,594 miles (+2,746)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,594 miles
    Test number
    631492741050
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,848 miles (+4,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,848 miles
    Test number
    376982080021
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,910 miles (+2,365)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,910 miles
    Test number
    354841781492
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,545 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,545 miles
    Test number
    624333886128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,928 miles (+4,521)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    247822852855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass130,407 miles (+2,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,407 miles
    Test number
    915601855444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,098 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    197647367316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,773 miles (+2,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    918745216612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass121,837 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    714727316002
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail121,837 miles (+1,950)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    811838785128
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass119,887 miles (+1,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    892794941364
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass117,905 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,905 miles
    Test number
    924420251328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    665224455007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,167 miles (+6,662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,167 miles
    Test number
    537404655018
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass104,505 miles (+8,190)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    375558544035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,315 miles
    Test number
    157806453463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,315 miles (+9,815)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,315 miles
    Test number
    239926553026
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass86,500 miles (+10,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,500 miles
    Test number
    577105102033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,115 miles (+12,390)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    105036321050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,725 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    241990220049
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass63,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    503280720069
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S8 APA

Does S8 APA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 APA is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 APA?
The MOT on S8 APA is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 APA done?
S8 APA was recorded at 148,594 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,260 miles a year.
Has S8 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 APA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on S8 APA 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 S8 APA find?
S8 APA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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