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Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S8 EFXMOT history

S8 EFX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S8 EFX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,439 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 EFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 EFX was last recorded at 142,439 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 9,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,170 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,269 miles
Average per year
9,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,439 miles
  • 2025 – 133,170 miles
  • 2024 – 123,311 miles
  • 2023 – 115,209 miles
  • 2022 – 105,852 miles
  • 2021 – 100,388 miles
  • 2020 – 92,803 miles
  • 2019 – 88,118 miles
  • 2018 – 67,171 miles
  • 2017 – 53,605 miles
  • 2016 – 41,625 miles
  • 2015 – 31,017 miles
  • 2014 – 26,927 miles
  • 2013 – 20,599 miles
  • 2012 – 16,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,439 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,439 miles (+9,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,439 miles
    Test number
    491868313148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,170 miles (+9,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    133,170 miles
    Test number
    396744720998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,311 miles (+8,102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    758538538233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,209 miles (+9,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,209 miles
    Test number
    502293597635
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

  5. Pass105,852 miles (+5,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,852 miles
    Test number
    997976427688
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  6. Pass100,388 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    790366393747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,803 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    236035366536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,699 miles (+4,581)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,699 miles
    Test number
    771823631947
    • 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 slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,118 miles (+20,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,118 miles
    Test number
    628860594880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,171 miles (+13,566)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    226141634063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    106794044715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail53,603 miles (+11,978)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,603 miles
    Test number
    527699250261
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass41,625 miles (+10,608)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    223145229893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,017 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,017 miles
    Test number
    585425485123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,927 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,927 miles
    Test number
    316060764481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,599 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,599 miles
    Test number
    376074923461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,098 miles
    Test number
    227564232245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 EFX

Does S8 EFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 EFX is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 EFX?
The MOT on S8 EFX is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 EFX done?
S8 EFX was recorded at 142,439 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 9,066 miles a year.
Has S8 EFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 EFX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S8 EFX 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 EFX find?
S8 EFX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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