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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S8 OUUMOT history

S8 OUU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

S8 OUU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,135 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 OUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 OUU was last recorded at 129,135 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,551 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,584 miles
Average per year
9,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,135 miles
  • 2025 – 124,551 miles
  • 2024 – 118,429 miles
  • 2023 – 114,781 miles
  • 2022 – 102,883 miles
  • 2021 – 99,632 miles
  • 2020 – 89,260 miles
  • 2019 – 76,285 miles
  • 2018 – 70,734 miles
  • 2017 – 56,314 miles
  • 2016 – 44,158 miles
  • 2015 – 35,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,135 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,135 miles (+4,584)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,135 miles
    Test number
    943188623439
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass124,551 miles (+6,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,551 miles
    Test number
    659346914384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass118,429 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,429 miles
    Test number
    421694305532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail118,424 miles (+3,643)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,424 miles
    Test number
    742325874343
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass114,781 miles (+11,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,781 miles
    Test number
    126209555933
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusted
  6. Pass102,883 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    152439008293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    295083579675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread bald on inner edge & cracks in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread bald on inner edge & cracks in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail99,632 miles (+10,372)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    625177177382
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Main bonnet retaining catch seized ---- freed off as ness. (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread bald on inner edge & cracks in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread bald on inner edge & cracks in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass89,260 miles (+12,975)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,260 miles
    Test number
    687373758907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,285 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    341516020040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass70,734 miles (+14,420)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    863603904375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,314 miles (+12,156)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    452471353804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,158 miles (+8,961)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    716017621687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,197 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,197 miles
    Test number
    306931959441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,110 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,110 miles
    Test number
    606089315075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S8 OUU

Does S8 OUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 OUU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 OUU?
The MOT on S8 OUU is valid until 18 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 OUU done?
S8 OUU was recorded at 129,135 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 9,134 miles a year.
Has S8 OUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 OUU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 OUU 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 OUU find?
S8 OUU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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