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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

S8 LVGMOT history

S8 LVG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

S8 LVG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
155,636 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LVG was last recorded at 155,636 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,047 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,589 miles
Average per year
7,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,636 miles
  • 2025 – 154,047 miles
  • 2024 – 151,575 miles
  • 2023 – 139,752 miles
  • 2022 – 127,987 miles
  • 2021 – 119,059 miles
  • 2020 – 118,875 miles
  • 2019 – 114,024 miles
  • 2018 – 104,432 miles
  • 2016 – 85,563 miles
  • 2015 – 75,008 miles
  • 2014 – 65,958 miles
  • 2013 – 54,666 miles
  • 2012 – 46,557 miles
  • 2011 – 41,130 miles
  • 2010 – 34,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,636 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR AXLE 27% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, Trailing arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge 2254018

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    155,636 miles
    Test number
    471687187623
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR AXLE 27% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,636 miles (+1,589)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,636 miles
    Test number
    180924355177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR AXLE 27% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,047 miles
    Test number
    285974730265
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail154,047 miles (+2,472)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,047 miles
    Test number
    502447203665
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,575 miles (+11,823)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    151,575 miles
    Test number
    889737694904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,752 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,752 miles
    Test number
    384205975108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

  7. Fail139,752 miles (+11,765)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,752 miles
    Test number
    522803304810
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

  8. Pass127,987 miles (+30)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,987 miles
    Test number
    678591845849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive But considerable (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hub carriers very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail127,957 miles (+8,898)5 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,957 miles
    Test number
    513554797905
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Re= Major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective With consequential weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective With consequential weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCat to middle/rear sleeve broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive But considerable (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPB effort failure due to lower effort offside (80) (ns170L)
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable very deteriorated nearside
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hub carriers very corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass119,059 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    340293068227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,046 miles (+171)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,046 miles
    Test number
    527657735533
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass118,875 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,875 miles
    Test number
    938805707519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,024 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    114,024 miles
    Test number
    753410881676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,023 miles (+9,591)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,023 miles
    Test number
    136145424150
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass104,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,432 miles
    Test number
    623692093792
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  16. Fail104,432 miles (+18,869)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,432 miles
    Test number
    684690507775
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  17. Pass85,563 miles (+10,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,563 miles
    Test number
    985550517603
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass75,008 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    284445739202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,958 miles (+11,292)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    418157104494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,666 miles (+8,109)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    219159923216
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNsf Tyre Has Inner + Outer Sidewall Damage
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,557 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,557 miles
    Test number
    289602002249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged no visual cords

  22. Fail46,557 miles (+5,427)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,557 miles
    Test number
    607182402206
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged no visual cords

  23. Pass41,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    279072991435
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail41,130 miles (+6,798)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    546132291142
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass34,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    151010300256
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail34,332 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    624890800234
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S8 LVG

Does S8 LVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LVG is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LVG?
The MOT on S8 LVG 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 LVG done?
S8 LVG was recorded at 155,636 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,660 miles a year.
Has S8 LVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LVG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 LVG 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 LVG find?
S8 LVG passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 27% imbalance.

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