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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

T8 TGSMOT history

T8 TGS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,981 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 TGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 TGS was last recorded at 80,981 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,669 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,312 miles
Average per year
3,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,981 miles
  • 2025 – 78,669 miles
  • 2024 – 75,871 miles
  • 2023 – 73,291 miles
  • 2022 – 70,397 miles
  • 2021 – 67,435 miles
  • 2020 – 64,118 miles
  • 2019 – 61,022 miles
  • 2018 – 58,202 miles
  • 2017 – 55,714 miles
  • 2016 – 51,169 miles
  • 2015 – 49,592 miles
  • 2014 – 47,852 miles
  • 2013 – 44,886 miles
  • 2012 – 42,833 miles
  • 2011 – 40,832 miles
  • 2010 – 37,885 miles
  • 2009 – 31,998 miles
  • 2008 – 26,070 miles
  • 2007 – 19,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,981 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,981 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    824430121674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,669 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,669 miles
    Test number
    819686800518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass75,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    810670470296
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail75,871 miles (+2,580)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    931437988585
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass73,291 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    774345483331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail73,291 miles (+2,894)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    897444525570
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,397 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,397 miles
    Test number
    413863524518
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail70,397 miles (+2,962)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,397 miles
    Test number
    271135795882
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass67,435 miles (+3,317)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,435 miles
    Test number
    951100885953
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre's at 3mm

  10. Pass64,118 miles (+3,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    627957423674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub assembly back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub assembly back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass61,022 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    969220778691
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Stabilizer bush in sub frame
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion

  12. Fail61,021 miles (+2,819)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    490089153667
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Stabilizer bush in sub frame
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion

  13. Pass58,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    718148235070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc's wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail58,202 miles (+2,488)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    587110149710
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc's wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc's worn

  15. Pass55,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    128363098400
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail55,714 miles (+4,545)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    720914503609
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass51,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    492229811563
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished

  18. Fail51,169 miles (+1,577)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    743531958753
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  19. Pass49,592 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    329322075072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,852 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    668563874047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,886 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,886 miles
    Test number
    118902673436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,833 miles (+2,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    138340592470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Pass40,832 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,832 miles
    Test number
    209414981064
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass37,885 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    454347970014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,998 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    842772789059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,070 miles (+6,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    993495988079
    • 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)

  27. Pass19,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,855 miles
    Test number
    662373187050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 TGS

Does T8 TGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 TGS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 TGS?
The MOT on T8 TGS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 TGS done?
T8 TGS was recorded at 80,981 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,227 miles a year.
Has T8 TGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 TGS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 TGS 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 TGS find?
T8 TGS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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