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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

T8 BLBMOT history

T8 BLB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,981 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 BLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 BLB was last recorded at 108,981 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,889 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,092 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,981 miles
  • 2025 – 102,889 miles
  • 2024 – 96,656 miles
  • 2023 – 90,611 miles
  • 2022 – 85,429 miles
  • 2021 – 80,403 miles
  • 2020 – 75,955 miles
  • 2019 – 67,843 miles
  • 2018 – 58,208 miles
  • 2017 – 50,067 miles
  • 2016 – 48,118 miles
  • 2015 – 36,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,981 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,981 miles (+6,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,981 miles
    Test number
    164232232582
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass102,889 miles (+6,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    523805272572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,656 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    251650259591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,611 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    178997491650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,429 miles (+5,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,429 miles
    Test number
    807039705452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass80,403 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    977101313547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    610877852080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,955 miles (+8,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    444665810950
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass67,843 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    587783127190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,208 miles (+8,141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,208 miles
    Test number
    709172059789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,067 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    241107329852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,066 miles (+1,948)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,066 miles
    Test number
    337032029984
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass48,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    977085590598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,118 miles (+11,225)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    427586818243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  15. Pass36,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,893 miles
    Test number
    804923210236
    • AdvisoryPuncture in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Questions about T8 BLB

Does T8 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 BLB is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 BLB?
The MOT on T8 BLB is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 BLB done?
T8 BLB was recorded at 108,981 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has T8 BLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 BLB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T8 BLB 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 BLB find?
T8 BLB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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