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Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

S8 RKBMOT history

S8 RKB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S8 RKB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,971 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 RKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 RKB was last recorded at 78,971 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 11,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,876 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,095 miles
Average per year
7,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,971 miles
  • 2024 – 67,876 miles
  • 2023 – 57,719 miles
  • 2022 – 52,857 miles
  • 2021 – 45,825 miles
  • 2020 – 39,331 miles
  • 2019 – 34,735 miles
  • 2018 – 28,371 miles
  • 2017 – 19,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,971 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,971 miles (+11,095)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    630753459224
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,876 miles (+10,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    584862466759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass57,719 miles (+4,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    829343322110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass52,857 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    238786153782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,825 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,825 miles
    Test number
    675271413701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,331 miles (+4,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,331 miles
    Test number
    785096950155
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass34,735 miles (+6,364)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    934971458433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass28,371 miles (+8,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    28,371 miles
    Test number
    604148089411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing both edges
  9. Pass19,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,850 miles
    Test number
    831933597538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 RKB

Does S8 RKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 RKB is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 RKB?
The MOT on S8 RKB is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 RKB done?
S8 RKB was recorded at 78,971 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,410 miles a year.
Has S8 RKB ever failed its MOT?
No. S8 RKB has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S8 RKB 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 RKB find?
S8 RKB passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit.

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