Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
S8 MXBMOT history
S8 MXB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,401 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 150,401 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 MXB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 26 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 MXB was last recorded at 150,401 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 13,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,737 miles · 27 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,664 miles
- Average per year
- 7,662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,401 miles
- 2025 – 136,737 miles
- 2024 – 128,199 miles
- 2023 – 121,602 miles
- 2022 – 108,993 miles
- 2021 – 102,283 miles
- 2020 – 96,251 miles
- 2019 – 92,893 miles
- 2018 – 86,939 miles
- 2017 – 83,161 miles
- 2016 – 77,996 miles
- 2015 – 70,858 miles
- 2014 – 57,516 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,401 miles
- AdvisoryFront front brake pads wearing thin
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,401 miles (+13,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 150,401 miles
- Test number
- 921530364470
- AdvisoryFront front brake pads wearing thin
Pass136,737 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 136,737 miles
- Test number
- 838723331433
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail136,737 miles (+8,538)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,737 miles
- Test number
- 329166827369
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,199 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 128,199 miles
- Test number
- 959183206513
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp heavy corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail128,199 miles (+6,597)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,199 miles
- Test number
- 899041596654
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp heavy corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,602 miles (+12,609)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 121,602 miles
- Test number
- 344069944214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,993 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 108,993 miles
- Test number
- 139110801307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,956 miles (+6,673)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,956 miles
- Test number
- 179456160393
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,283 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 102,283 miles
- Test number
- 489780916576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,282 miles (+6,031)2 dangerous10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,282 miles
- Test number
- 933762137959
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure spring not mounted correctly at top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning faulty (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass96,251 miles (+3,358)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 96,251 miles
- Test number
- 448197424182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,893 miles (+5,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 92,893 miles
- Test number
- 424862446583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,939 miles (+3,778)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 86,939 miles
- Test number
- 933622932155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slight misting of oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass83,161 miles (+5,165)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,161 miles
- Test number
- 833659772796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,996 miles (+7,138)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,996 miles
- Test number
- 858616377252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,858 miles (+13,342)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,858 miles
- Test number
- 309581295129
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Pass57,516 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 57,516 miles
- Test number
- 189350434214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread
Questions about S8 MXB
- Does S8 MXB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MXB is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 MXB?
- The MOT on S8 MXB is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 MXB done?
- S8 MXB was recorded at 150,401 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,662 miles a year.
- Has S8 MXB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 MXB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S8 MXB 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 MXB find?
- S8 MXB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front front brake pads wearing thin.
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