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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

S8 SEPMOT history

S8 SEP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 54,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

S8 SEP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,573 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SEP was last recorded at 54,573 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 5,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,301 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,272 miles
Average per year
3,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,573 miles
  • 2025 – 49,301 miles
  • 2024 – 45,817 miles
  • 2023 – 43,526 miles
  • 2022 – 39,997 miles
  • 2021 – 35,924 miles
  • 2020 – 32,640 miles
  • 2019 – 29,824 miles
  • 2018 – 26,270 miles
  • 2017 – 22,985 miles
  • 2016 – 18,752 miles
  • 2015 – 14,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    209006594148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,573 miles (+5,272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    382397435477
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass49,301 miles (+3,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    725798731434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass45,817 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,817 miles
    Test number
    552842780041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,816 miles (+2,290)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,816 miles
    Test number
    733072030803
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,526 miles (+3,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    999549977453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,997 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,997 miles
    Test number
    354983485629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail39,989 miles (+4,065)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,989 miles
    Test number
    379584314873
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,924 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    257360415827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,640 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,640 miles
    Test number
    414891501326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,824 miles (+3,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,824 miles
    Test number
    768059650246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass26,270 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,270 miles
    Test number
    927168605796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,985 miles (+4,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,985 miles
    Test number
    697908093221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass18,752 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,752 miles
    Test number
    528081434685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,843 miles
    Test number
    587055137207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 SEP

Does S8 SEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SEP is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 SEP?
The MOT on S8 SEP is valid until 1 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 SEP done?
S8 SEP was recorded at 54,573 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,639 miles a year.
Has S8 SEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SEP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 SEP 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 SEP find?
S8 SEP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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