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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

S8 XWYMOT history

S8 XWY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 45,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2024.

S8 XWY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
45,905 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XWY was last recorded at 45,905 miles on 23 Dec 2024, 2,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,728 miles · 8 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,177 miles
Average per year
1,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 45,905 miles
  • 2023 – 43,728 miles
  • 2021 – 43,716 miles
  • 2013 – 43,050 miles
  • 2010 – 41,651 miles
  • 2009 – 38,030 miles
  • 2008 – 32,819 miles
  • 2007 – 28,667 miles
  • 2006 – 25,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,905 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,905 miles (+2,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    45,905 miles
    Test number
    825199353650
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass43,728 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,728 miles
    Test number
    428300999828
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass43,716 miles (+666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,716 miles
    Test number
    596445937747
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail43,050 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    575091243176
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass43,050 miles (+1,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    976901443162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass41,651 miles (+3,621)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,651 miles
    Test number
    281366130327
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake discs pitted

  7. Pass38,030 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,030 miles
    Test number
    842421769247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,819 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,819 miles
    Test number
    433335908242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,667 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    964697157123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,462 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,462 miles
    Test number
    103625646317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,350 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,350 miles
    Test number
    700205836300
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S8 XWY

Does S8 XWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 XWY expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 XWY?
The MOT on S8 XWY expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 XWY done?
S8 XWY was recorded at 45,905 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2024, an average of 1,138 miles a year.
Has S8 XWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XWY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2013.
Has the mileage on S8 XWY 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 XWY find?
S8 XWY passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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