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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

S8 HCJMOT history

S8 HCJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S8 HCJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,871 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 HCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 HCJ was last recorded at 103,871 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,773 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,098 miles
Average per year
6,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,871 miles
  • 2024 – 80,549 miles
  • 2023 – 66,886 miles
  • 2022 – 55,920 miles
  • 2021 – 53,348 miles
  • 2019 – 44,861 miles
  • 2018 – 36,296 miles
  • 2017 – 29,822 miles
  • 2016 – 26,859 miles
  • 2015 – 23,972 miles
  • 2014 – 21,069 miles
  • 2013 – 18,155 miles
  • 2012 – 15,044 miles
  • 2011 – 11,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,871 miles
    Test number
    676783558887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,871 miles (+8,098)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,871 miles
    Test number
    516865712467
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass95,773 miles (+15,224)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    779150822041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,549 miles (+13,663)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,549 miles
    Test number
    218873444016
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass66,886 miles (+10,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,886 miles
    Test number
    523070550931
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass55,920 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    509889977037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,348 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    933387899265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,861 miles (+8,565)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    687167957554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,296 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    153276283917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,822 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,822 miles
    Test number
    988591907565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,859 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,859 miles
    Test number
    139293693539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,972 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,972 miles
    Test number
    838289865054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,069 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,069 miles
    Test number
    975262074082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,155 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,155 miles
    Test number
    376947453035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,044 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,044 miles
    Test number
    685387462098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,400 miles
    Test number
    288650871098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 HCJ

Does S8 HCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 HCJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 HCJ?
The MOT on S8 HCJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 HCJ done?
S8 HCJ was recorded at 103,871 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,278 miles a year.
Has S8 HCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 HCJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 HCJ 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 HCJ find?
S8 HCJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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