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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S8 FWHMOT history

S8 FWH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

S8 FWH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,845 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 FWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 FWH was last recorded at 97,845 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,024 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,821 miles
Average per year
6,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,845 miles
  • 2025 – 95,024 miles
  • 2024 – 92,058 miles
  • 2023 – 88,155 miles
  • 2021 – 79,797 miles
  • 2020 – 67,549 miles
  • 2019 – 58,164 miles
  • 2018 – 51,134 miles
  • 2016 – 43,543 miles
  • 2015 – 27,484 miles
  • 2014 – 18,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,845 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,845 miles (+2,821)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    407441419806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,024 miles (+2,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    764091350452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,058 miles (+3,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    141297358307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,155 miles (+8,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    279347133654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,797 miles (+6,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    226355745939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,116 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    387391640520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,549 miles
    Test number
    296407083676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,549 miles (+9,385)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,549 miles
    Test number
    479970651091
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass58,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,164 miles
    Test number
    644177686290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail58,164 miles (+7,030)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,164 miles
    Test number
    668423864133
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,134 miles
    Test number
    988833516205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,134 miles (+7,591)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,134 miles
    Test number
    421224271203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass43,543 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,543 miles
    Test number
    821821881690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,437 miles (+9,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    998725301525
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass27,484 miles (+9,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    326946005009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,270 miles
    Test number
    999414014030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 FWH

Does S8 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 FWH is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 FWH?
The MOT on S8 FWH is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 FWH done?
S8 FWH was recorded at 97,845 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,642 miles a year.
Has S8 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 FWH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S8 FWH 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 FWH find?
S8 FWH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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