Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc
S8 FXUMOT history
S8 FXU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,481 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 153,481 mi
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 FXU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 11 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 FXU was last recorded at 153,481 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 5,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,808 miles · 4 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,673 miles
- Average per year
- 8,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,481 miles
- 2023 – 147,808 miles
- 2022 – 141,920 miles
- 2021 – 138,278 miles
- 2020 – 118,158 miles
- 2018 – 114,757 miles
- 2017 – 107,228 miles
- 2016 – 102,578 miles
- 2015 – 97,513 miles
- 2014 – 91,823 miles
- 2013 – 86,724 miles
- 2012 – 83,393 miles
- 2011 – 63,828 miles
- 2010 – 34,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,481 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,481 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 153,481 miles
- Test number
- 978982772395
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Fail153,481 miles (+5,673)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,481 miles
- Test number
- 929511823527
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,808 miles (+5,888)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 147,808 miles
- Test number
- 285996260380
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass141,920 miles (+3,642)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 141,920 miles
- Test number
- 620486378822
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,278 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 138,278 miles
- Test number
- 452513857147
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,278 miles (+39)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,278 miles
- Test number
- 773486174793
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,239 miles (+20,081)3 major2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,239 miles
- Test number
- 887664061871
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass118,158 miles (+3,401)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 118,158 miles
- Test number
- 363180688496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,757 miles (+7,529)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 114,757 miles
- Test number
- 269037819274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,228 miles (+4,650)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 107,228 miles
- Test number
- 755058473752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,578 miles (+5,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 102,578 miles
- Test number
- 176470679164
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear of engine
Pass97,513 miles (+5,690)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 97,513 miles
- Test number
- 901887784455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,823 miles (+5,099)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 91,823 miles
- Test number
- 489327734379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,724 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 86,724 miles
- Test number
- 639242333399
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail86,724 miles (+3,331)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,724 miles
- Test number
- 749402233381
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,393 miles (+19,565)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 83,393 miles
- Test number
- 198539432389
- NoteRear tyres on 2'5 to 3mm
Pass63,828 miles (+19,153)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 63,828 miles
- Test number
- 736155551374
- NoteO/s mirror lamp cracked
Pass44,675 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 44,675 miles
- Test number
- 176709111469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,659 miles (+9,957)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,659 miles
- Test number
- 685274911065
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,702 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,702 miles
- Test number
- 180669890029
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges
Questions about S8 FXU
- Does S8 FXU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S8 FXU expired on 6 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S8 FXU?
- The MOT on S8 FXU expired on 6 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S8 FXU done?
- S8 FXU was recorded at 153,481 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 8,490 miles a year.
- Has S8 FXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 FXU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S8 FXU 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 FXU find?
- S8 FXU passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears.
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