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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,000 cc

S8 MGYMOT history

S8 MGY is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S8 MGY white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,599 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MGY was last recorded at 140,599 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 9,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,625 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,974 miles
Average per year
8,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,599 miles
  • 2025 – 130,625 miles
  • 2024 – 125,759 miles
  • 2023 – 112,407 miles
  • 2022 – 109,558 miles
  • 2021 – 94,847 miles
  • 2020 – 85,474 miles
  • 2019 – 85,458 miles
  • 2018 – 83,729 miles
  • 2017 – 75,158 miles
  • 2016 – 60,233 miles
  • 2015 – 54,297 miles
  • 2014 – 48,067 miles
  • 2013 – 35,081 miles
  • 2012 – 21,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disk's slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,599 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,599 miles
    Test number
    351383593017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail140,599 miles (+9,974)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,599 miles
    Test number
    302180830870
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass130,625 miles (+4,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,625 miles
    Test number
    682272779367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,759 miles (+13,352)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,759 miles
    Test number
    977811366819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,407 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    882531198692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,558 miles (+14,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,558 miles
    Test number
    265490416553
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass94,847 miles (+9,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    479605703768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Pass85,474 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    85,474 miles
    Test number
    309094732209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,458 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    341835070863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,729 miles (+8,571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    119817099364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has abnormal wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass75,158 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,158 miles
    Test number
    560134537943
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disk's slightly corroded
  12. Fail75,153 miles (+14,920)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,153 miles
    Test number
    971299297159
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working Wing Mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disk's slightly corroded
  13. Pass60,233 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,233 miles
    Test number
    200969294757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    483595705796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,297 miles (+6,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    439192425322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass48,067 miles (+12,986)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    475179374272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,081 miles (+53)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    325834383494
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs
  18. Fail35,028 miles (+13,141)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,028 miles
    Test number
    768102083247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs
  19. Pass21,887 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,887 miles
    Test number
    366566282224
    • NoteCut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Questions about S8 MGY

Does S8 MGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MGY is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 MGY?
The MOT on S8 MGY is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 MGY done?
S8 MGY was recorded at 140,599 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,559 miles a year.
Has S8 MGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MGY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 MGY 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 MGY find?
S8 MGY passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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