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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

S8 NKTMOT history

S8 NKT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

S8 NKT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,393 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 NKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 NKT was last recorded at 127,393 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,390 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,393 miles
  • 2025 – 126,520 miles
  • 2024 – 125,243 miles
  • 2023 – 123,887 miles
  • 2022 – 122,209 miles
  • 2021 – 120,579 miles
  • 2020 – 119,033 miles
  • 2019 – 115,533 miles
  • 2018 – 108,989 miles
  • 2017 – 102,827 miles
  • 2016 – 96,889 miles
  • 2015 – 92,450 miles
  • 2014 – 88,182 miles
  • 2013 – 81,872 miles
  • 2012 – 74,357 miles
  • 2011 – 74,296 miles
  • 2010 – 69,845 miles
  • 2009 – 60,831 miles
  • 2008 – 51,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,393 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,393 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,393 miles
    Test number
    377330084108
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,390 miles (+870)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,390 miles
    Test number
    786991516626
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating Fault (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,520 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,520 miles
    Test number
    715095864661
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,518 miles (+1,275)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,518 miles
    Test number
    992180971028
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 Joins at Rear (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass125,243 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,243 miles
    Test number
    562928598268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,229 miles (+1,342)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,229 miles
    Test number
    813423137718
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,887 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,887 miles
    Test number
    981291942072
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail123,883 miles (+1,674)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,883 miles
    Test number
    597645275866
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,209 miles
    Test number
    541605619401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,209 miles (+1,630)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,209 miles
    Test number
    623075379390
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass120,579 miles (+1,546)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,579 miles
    Test number
    173855548064
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass119,033 miles (+3,500)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,033 miles
    Test number
    316660258713
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass115,533 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,533 miles
    Test number
    790228014665
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail115,533 miles (+6,544)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,533 miles
    Test number
    654971147378
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass108,989 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,989 miles
    Test number
    806980841604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,827 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    360198850734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    438804096604
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  18. Fail96,889 miles (+4,439)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    923570529374
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  19. Pass92,450 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    247584645063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,182 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    159925354487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail88,198 miles (+6,326)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    858365954047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass81,872 miles (+7,515)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,872 miles
    Test number
    125398323017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,357 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,357 miles
    Test number
    297967442040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,296 miles (+4,451)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    847279641318
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePower steering heavier than standard

  25. Pass69,845 miles (+9,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,845 miles
    Test number
    661739180122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass60,831 miles (+9,259)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    304793509260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,572 miles
    Test number
    483365808278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 NKT

Does S8 NKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 NKT is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 NKT?
The MOT on S8 NKT is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 NKT done?
S8 NKT was recorded at 127,393 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
Has S8 NKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 NKT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 NKT 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 NKT find?
S8 NKT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, and 3 more.

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