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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,792 cc

T8 FFWMOT history

T8 FFW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,189 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 FFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 FFW was last recorded at 152,189 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,074 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
6,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,189 miles
  • 2024 – 150,274 miles
  • 2023 – 147,042 miles
  • 2022 – 136,232 miles
  • 2021 – 125,787 miles
  • 2020 – 119,185 miles
  • 2019 – 114,268 miles
  • 2018 – 107,829 miles
  • 2017 – 101,516 miles
  • 2016 – 93,826 miles
  • 2015 – 88,819 miles
  • 2014 – 82,268 miles
  • 2013 – 75,396 miles
  • 2012 – 69,835 miles
  • 2011 – 65,548 miles
  • 2010 – 61,275 miles
  • 2009 – 56,659 miles
  • 2008 – 52,088 miles
  • 2007 – 46,699 miles
  • 2006 – 28,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,189 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,189 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,189 miles
    Test number
    188221262684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,074 miles (+1,800)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,074 miles
    Test number
    644200996866
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,274 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    872305555839
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,274 miles (+3,232)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    921391582208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,042 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,042 miles
    Test number
    202364846337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,036 miles (+10,804)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,036 miles
    Test number
    167200372114
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,232 miles (+10,445)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,232 miles
    Test number
    308732509528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,787 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,787 miles
    Test number
    983158160274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,185 miles (+4,917)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    776111689734
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,268 miles (+6,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,268 miles
    Test number
    723828081890
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass107,829 miles (+6,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,829 miles
    Test number
    272107928772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass101,516 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,516 miles
    Test number
    573605307273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,826 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,826 miles
    Test number
    407568616593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    258639045143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  15. Fail88,818 miles (+6,550)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    978439745198
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Pass82,268 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    188061044114
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail82,268 miles (+6,872)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    828131644144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass75,396 miles (+5,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    189175233193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,835 miles (+4,287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,835 miles
    Test number
    229019342404
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass65,548 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    159945041143
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rack..

  21. Fail65,548 miles (+4,273)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    285585941469
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rack..

  22. Pass61,275 miles (+4,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    724474840152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,659 miles
    Test number
    713440829174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail56,659 miles (+4,571)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,659 miles
    Test number
    174449719167
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,088 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,088 miles
    Test number
    343165138123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    404137657164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail46,699 miles (+18,457)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    810177057129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass28,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,242 miles
    Test number
    234245226143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 FFW

Does T8 FFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 FFW is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 FFW?
The MOT on T8 FFW is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 FFW done?
T8 FFW was recorded at 152,189 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,263 miles a year.
Has T8 FFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 FFW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 FFW 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 FFW find?
T8 FFW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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