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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

T8 MKVMOT history

T8 MKV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
174,547 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 MKV was last recorded at 174,547 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 5,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,299 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,248 miles
Average per year
7,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,547 miles
  • 2025 – 169,299 miles
  • 2024 – 165,264 miles
  • 2023 – 162,408 miles
  • 2022 – 155,232 miles
  • 2021 – 146,214 miles
  • 2020 – 133,788 miles
  • 2019 – 122,562 miles
  • 2018 – 105,227 miles
  • 2017 – 98,834 miles
  • 2016 – 91,847 miles
  • 2015 – 85,060 miles
  • 2013 – 76,034 miles
  • 2012 – 66,749 miles
  • 2011 – 57,193 miles
  • 2010 – 49,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,547 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm inner edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,547 miles (+5,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,547 miles
    Test number
    156195721560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass169,299 miles (+4,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,299 miles
    Test number
    551074291620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides , on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,264 miles (+2,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,264 miles
    Test number
    236864863655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,408 miles (+7,176)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,408 miles
    Test number
    431614756807
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,232 miles (+9,018)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,232 miles
    Test number
    482248844224
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass146,214 miles (+12,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,214 miles
    Test number
    393714302981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,788 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,788 miles
    Test number
    717370182969
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail133,787 miles (+5)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    107163428707
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail133,782 miles (+11,220)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,782 miles
    Test number
    789331758591
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass122,562 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    122,562 miles
    Test number
    828278622463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,557 miles (+17,330)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,557 miles
    Test number
    541629306190
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,227 miles (+6,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    867041484651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass98,834 miles (+6,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    507463889677
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,847 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    520432355827
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre near inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

  15. Fail91,847 miles (+6,787)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    774526219069
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door casing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre near inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

  16. Fail85,060 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    229880115473
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  17. Pass85,060 miles (+9,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    266900515130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,034 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,034 miles
    Test number
    288757043345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,749 miles (+9,556)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    415622942472
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs starting to corode

  20. Pass57,193 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,193 miles
    Test number
    705465711309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,505 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    424256730483
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteWipers smeary

  22. Fail49,497 miles (+205)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,497 miles
    Test number
    202594030386
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge
    • NoteWipers smeary

  23. Pass49,292 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,292 miles
    Test number
    883855100349
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres deteriorating.

Questions about T8 MKV

Does T8 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 MKV is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 MKV?
The MOT on T8 MKV is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 MKV done?
T8 MKV was recorded at 174,547 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 7,973 miles a year.
Has T8 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 MKV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T8 MKV 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 MKV find?
T8 MKV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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