Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc
S8 FRMMOT history
S8 FRM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,238 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 127,238 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 FRM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 8 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 FRM was last recorded at 127,238 miles on 19 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 127,236 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 8,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,238 miles
- 2025 – 126,478 miles
- 2024 – 119,135 miles
- 2023 – 113,467 miles
- 2021 – 100,742 miles
- 2020 – 89,103 miles
- 2019 – 77,450 miles
- 2018 – 63,595 miles
- 2017 – 50,737 miles
- 2016 – 36,495 miles
- 2015 – 30,707 miles
- 2014 – 26,979 miles
- 2013 – 22,082 miles
- 2012 – 17,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,238 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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,238 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 127,238 miles
- Test number
- 598518761273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,236 miles (+758)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,236 miles
- Test number
- 846803424212
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass126,478 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 126,478 miles
- Test number
- 251399891597
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail126,477 miles (+2)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,477 miles
- Test number
- 663435012198
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail126,475 miles (+7,340)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,475 miles
- Test number
- 181104859489
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,135 miles (+5,668)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 119,135 miles
- Test number
- 762000170658
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
Pass113,467 miles (+12,725)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,467 miles
- Test number
- 690554482551
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,742 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,742 miles
- Test number
- 759478931366
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail100,741 miles (+11,638)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,741 miles
- Test number
- 537781100734
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 89,103 miles
- Test number
- 880708679715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,103 miles (+11,653)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,103 miles
- Test number
- 432559840961
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass77,450 miles (+13,855)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 77,450 miles
- Test number
- 802972186788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror casing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,595 miles (+12,858)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,595 miles
- Test number
- 339133492656
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear unable to test belt due to child seat
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc outer edge corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc outer edge corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear unable to test belt due to child seat
Pass50,737 miles (+14,242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 50,737 miles
- Test number
- 830374026858
- 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)
Pass36,495 miles (+5,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 36,495 miles
- Test number
- 187373436518
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre small cut outer sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass30,707 miles (+3,728)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 30,707 miles
- Test number
- 252720563682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,979 miles (+4,897)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 26,979 miles
- Test number
- 298131784252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,082 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 22,082 miles
- Test number
- 289382383293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail22,082 miles (+4,362)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,082 miles
- Test number
- 375432883287
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass17,720 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 17,720 miles
- Test number
- 325557482472
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail17,720 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,720 miles
- Test number
- 539397782207
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S8 FRM
- Does S8 FRM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 FRM is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 FRM?
- The MOT on S8 FRM is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 FRM done?
- S8 FRM was recorded at 127,238 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 8,055 miles a year.
- Has S8 FRM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 FRM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S8 FRM 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 FRM find?
- S8 FRM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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