Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

T8 XBYMOT history

T8 XBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,997 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,569 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T8 XBY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T8 XBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 XBY was last recorded at 131,997 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,391 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,606 miles
Average per year
5,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,997 miles
  • 2025 – 130,391 miles
  • 2024 – 130,108 miles
  • 2023 – 129,587 miles
  • 2022 – 125,001 miles
  • 2021 – 123,033 miles
  • 2020 – 119,335 miles
  • 2019 – 111,910 miles
  • 2018 – 108,503 miles
  • 2017 – 97,236 miles
  • 2016 – 83,691 miles
  • 2014 – 75,882 miles
  • 2013 – 64,472 miles
  • 2012 – 57,785 miles
  • 2011 – 52,398 miles
  • 2010 – 46,304 miles
  • 2009 – 38,773 miles
  • 2008 – 32,010 miles
  • 2007 – 25,460 miles
  • 2006 – 19,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,997 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,997 miles (+1,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,997 miles
    Test number
    483521942121
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass130,391 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,391 miles
    Test number
    275288664499
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass130,108 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,108 miles
    Test number
    772725027782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,587 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,587 miles
    Test number
    980377019358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,001 miles (+1,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,001 miles
    Test number
    989168154708
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass123,033 miles (+3,698)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,033 miles
    Test number
    722603172527
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front,inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front of nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass119,335 miles (+7,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    301101223337
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,910 miles (+3,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,910 miles
    Test number
    441064174465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake slightly binding

  9. Pass108,503 miles (+11,267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,503 miles
    Test number
    426692034299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,236 miles (+13,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,236 miles
    Test number
    788989030453
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION LOW

  11. Pass83,691 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    606105028532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,882 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    709704744307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,881 miles (+3,713)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,881 miles
    Test number
    548373044394
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront numberplate is cracked

  14. Pass72,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,168 miles
    Test number
    129746304091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,168 miles (+7,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,168 miles
    Test number
    616896104085
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass64,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    187200513430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,472 miles (+6,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    157819703009
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

  18. Pass57,785 miles (+5,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    978594652007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,398 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,398 miles
    Test number
    935058961073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    561637460095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,304 miles (+7,531)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    160067660097
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass38,773 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,773 miles
    Test number
    452255869031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,010 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,010 miles
    Test number
    422656268041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,460 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,460 miles
    Test number
    711185277085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,475 miles
    Test number
    783989476094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 XBY

Does T8 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 XBY is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 XBY?
The MOT on T8 XBY is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 XBY done?
T8 XBY was recorded at 131,997 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,569 miles a year.
Has T8 XBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 XBY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on T8 XBY 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 XBY find?
T8 XBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

Related registrations

Browse all T8X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.