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Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

S8 LAFMOT history

S8 LAF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 83,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S8 LAF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
83,991 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
9 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LAF was last recorded at 83,991 miles on 27 May 2026, 7,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,613 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,378 miles
Average per year
8,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,991 miles
  • 2025 – 76,613 miles
  • 2024 – 69,493 miles
  • 2023 – 64,380 miles
  • 2022 – 53,146 miles
  • 2021 – 41,497 miles
  • 2020 – 33,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,991 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,991 miles (+7,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,991 miles
    Test number
    783691513483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass76,613 miles (+7,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,613 miles
    Test number
    669955285274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass69,493 miles (+5,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,493 miles
    Test number
    781706083725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass64,380 miles (+11,234)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    937413174009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,146 miles (+11,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    312312997841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass41,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,497 miles
    Test number
    976997830417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail41,497 miles (+7,885)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,497 miles
    Test number
    511954302244
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass33,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,612 miles
    Test number
    833315516335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,611 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,611 miles
    Test number
    472001685492
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about S8 LAF

Does S8 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LAF is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LAF?
The MOT on S8 LAF is valid until 26 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 LAF done?
S8 LAF was recorded at 83,991 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,847 miles a year.
Has S8 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LAF has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 LAF 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 LAF find?
S8 LAF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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