Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
S8 BNJMOT history
S8 BNJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 151,096 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 BNJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 BNJ was last recorded at 151,096 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 9,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,861 miles · 29 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,235 miles
- Average per year
- 8,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,096 miles
- 2025 – 141,861 miles
- 2024 – 132,369 miles
- 2023 – 124,359 miles
- 2021 – 112,571 miles
- 2020 – 97,630 miles
- 2019 – 79,299 miles
- 2018 – 69,121 miles
- 2017 – 59,655 miles
- 2016 – 56,238 miles
- 2015 – 53,262 miles
- 2014 – 47,051 miles
- 2013 – 42,126 miles
- 2012 – 35,663 miles
- 2011 – 26,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,096 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,096 miles (+9,235)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 151,096 miles
- Test number
- 403953629922
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,861 miles (+9,492)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,861 miles
- Test number
- 167751386183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,369 miles (+8,010)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 132,369 miles
- Test number
- 263197447081
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear wiper not clearing screen
Pass124,359 miles (+11,788)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 124,359 miles
- Test number
- 155013086748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,571 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 112,571 miles
- Test number
- 667435687873
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,569 miles (+14,939)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,569 miles
- Test number
- 463962712301
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass97,630 miles (+18,331)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 97,630 miles
- Test number
- 800298813726
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass79,299 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,299 miles
- Test number
- 385857618500
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Fail79,299 miles (+10,178)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,299 miles
- Test number
- 799619663132
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40x18y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40x18y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass69,121 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 69,121 miles
- Test number
- 621988887160
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (225/40/ZR18) (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail69,121 miles (+9,466)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,121 miles
- Test number
- 437428471628
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (225/40/ZR18) (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,655 miles (+3,417)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 59,655 miles
- Test number
- 684012107375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,238 miles (+2,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 56,238 miles
- Test number
- 450455074903
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to limit on inner edge
Pass53,262 miles (+6,211)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 53,262 miles
- Test number
- 415465475124
- NoteRear tyres wearing thin
Pass47,051 miles (+4,925)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 47,051 miles
- Test number
- 615911664153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,126 miles (+6,463)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 42,126 miles
- Test number
- 527383663106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,663 miles (+8,888)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 35,663 miles
- Test number
- 465251052189
- NoteFront tyres wearing thin
Pass26,775 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 26,775 miles
- Test number
- 877402131140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about S8 BNJ
- Does S8 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BNJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 BNJ?
- The MOT on S8 BNJ is valid until 30 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 BNJ done?
- S8 BNJ was recorded at 151,096 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 8,352 miles a year.
- Has S8 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 BNJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on S8 BNJ 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 BNJ find?
- S8 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 3 more.
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