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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

V8 BCSMOT history

V8 BCS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V8 BCS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,261 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BCS was last recorded at 113,261 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,972 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,289 miles
Average per year
5,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,261 miles
  • 2024 – 110,972 miles
  • 2023 – 108,304 miles
  • 2022 – 106,223 miles
  • 2021 – 103,882 miles
  • 2020 – 101,613 miles
  • 2019 – 100,163 miles
  • 2018 – 94,943 miles
  • 2017 – 90,237 miles
  • 2016 – 85,889 miles
  • 2015 – 79,644 miles
  • 2014 – 72,480 miles
  • 2013 – 62,895 miles
  • 2012 – 53,377 miles
  • 2011 – 41,336 miles
  • 2010 – 30,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,261 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,261 miles
    Test number
    802245949308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,250 miles (+2,278)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,250 miles
    Test number
    896506946733
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass110,972 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    193782738882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,304 miles
    Test number
    263975364810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,304 miles (+2,081)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,304 miles
    Test number
    875103103420
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,223 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,223 miles
    Test number
    777142978020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,882 miles (+2,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,882 miles
    Test number
    479347627803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass101,613 miles (+1,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,613 miles
    Test number
    819301799025
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Drivers side under tray damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,163 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    952260270344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,943 miles (+4,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,943 miles
    Test number
    536616565430
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,237 miles
    Test number
    961883575851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail90,237 miles (+4,348)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,237 miles
    Test number
    930348324891
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

  13. Pass85,889 miles (+6,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    193275430260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,644 miles
    Test number
    155606770070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,644 miles (+7,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,644 miles
    Test number
    649612049979
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass72,480 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    699427854363
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front consol bushes worn

  17. Fail72,480 miles (+9,585)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    975802254330
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front consol bushes worn

  18. Pass62,895 miles (+9,518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    469151363408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,377 miles
    Test number
    197046152391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail53,377 miles (+12,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,377 miles
    Test number
    747506152362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass41,336 miles (+10,763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,336 miles
    Test number
    569583051327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,573 miles
    Test number
    772000750381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BCS

Does V8 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BCS is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BCS?
The MOT on V8 BCS is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BCS done?
V8 BCS was recorded at 113,261 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,518 miles a year.
Has V8 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BCS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 BCS 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 V8 BCS find?
V8 BCS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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