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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

T8 ALBMOT history

T8 ALB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 57,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
57,023 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 ALB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 ALB was last recorded at 57,023 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,021 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,023 miles
  • 2025 – 54,798 miles
  • 2024 – 48,827 miles
  • 2023 – 42,882 miles
  • 2022 – 36,524 miles
  • 2021 – 30,655 miles
  • 2020 – 26,376 miles
  • 2019 – 21,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,023 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,023 miles
    Test number
    593967373947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail57,021 miles (+2,223)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    479377891607
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover detached from ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,798 miles (+5,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,798 miles
    Test number
    479290987641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,827 miles (+5,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    209599964595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass42,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,882 miles
    Test number
    573127677773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,879 miles (+6,355)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,879 miles
    Test number
    854875692688
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,524 miles (+5,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,524 miles
    Test number
    314239599131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass30,655 miles (+4,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    30,655 miles
    Test number
    821603660620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stones and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass26,376 miles (+5,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,376 miles
    Test number
    540926089656
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill Damaged and Crushed

  10. Pass21,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,175 miles
    Test number
    668603674978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 ALB

Does T8 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 ALB is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 ALB?
The MOT on T8 ALB is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 ALB done?
T8 ALB was recorded at 57,023 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,123 miles a year.
Has T8 ALB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 ALB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 ALB 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 T8 ALB find?
T8 ALB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall but not to cords; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished.

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