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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V8 BODMOT history

V8 BOD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 181,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V8 BOD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,540 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BOD was last recorded at 181,540 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 14,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,651 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,889 miles
Average per year
11,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,540 miles
  • 2025 – 166,651 miles
  • 2024 – 157,081 miles
  • 2023 – 149,111 miles
  • 2022 – 140,488 miles
  • 2021 – 137,763 miles
  • 2020 – 135,679 miles
  • 2019 – 123,209 miles
  • 2018 – 111,660 miles
  • 2017 – 95,991 miles
  • 2016 – 78,920 miles
  • 2014 – 54,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,540 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,540 miles (+14,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,540 miles
    Test number
    829532620627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,651 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,651 miles
    Test number
    657820760515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,440 miles (+9,359)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,440 miles
    Test number
    555278170356
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass157,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,081 miles
    Test number
    130137644991
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail157,081 miles (+7,970)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,081 miles
    Test number
    432630870959
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass149,111 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,111 miles
    Test number
    846735140848
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail149,061 miles (+8,573)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,061 miles
    Test number
    666788884102
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split by inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass140,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,488 miles
    Test number
    927917185601
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail140,488 miles (+2,725)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,488 miles
    Test number
    592579403062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass137,763 miles (+2,084)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,763 miles
    Test number
    466367517735
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass135,679 miles (+12,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,679 miles
    Test number
    823500427636
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass123,209 miles (+11,549)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,209 miles
    Test number
    889955190327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,660 miles (+15,669)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,660 miles
    Test number
    750253424435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,991 miles (+17,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,991 miles
    Test number
    605276304162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
  15. Pass78,920 miles (+24,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    438019114733
    • 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)
  16. Pass54,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,553 miles
    Test number
    948576874297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BOD

Does V8 BOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BOD is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BOD?
The MOT on V8 BOD is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BOD done?
V8 BOD was recorded at 181,540 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 11,046 miles a year.
Has V8 BOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BOD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 BOD 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 BOD find?
V8 BOD passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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