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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

V8 LVWMOT history

V8 LVW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

V8 LVW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,567 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LVW was last recorded at 148,567 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,340 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,227 miles
Average per year
6,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,567 miles
  • 2025 – 147,340 miles
  • 2024 – 146,176 miles
  • 2023 – 143,713 miles
  • 2022 – 137,972 miles
  • 2021 – 134,409 miles
  • 2020 – 126,280 miles
  • 2019 – 109,965 miles
  • 2018 – 99,640 miles
  • 2017 – 90,948 miles
  • 2016 – 85,007 miles
  • 2015 – 80,264 miles
  • 2013 – 64,400 miles
  • 2012 – 58,567 miles
  • 2011 – 51,710 miles
  • 2010 – 46,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe is heavily corroded

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aproxx 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aproxx2,8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,567 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,567 miles
    Test number
    951380471684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is heavily corroded

  2. Fail148,567 miles (+1,227)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,567 miles
    Test number
    340243006950
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is heavily corroded

  3. Pass147,340 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,340 miles
    Test number
    212315533711
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail147,340 miles (+1,164)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,340 miles
    Test number
    246149172033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass146,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,176 miles
    Test number
    878940811729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,176 miles (+2,463)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,176 miles
    Test number
    333318422636
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass143,713 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,713 miles
    Test number
    769968381746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail143,713 miles (+5,741)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,713 miles
    Test number
    120587787207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass137,972 miles (+3,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,972 miles
    Test number
    793176536612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass134,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,409 miles
    Test number
    653886813361
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aproxx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aproxx2,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail134,409 miles (+8,129)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,409 miles
    Test number
    364102256250
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aproxx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aproxx2,8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass126,280 miles (+108)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,280 miles
    Test number
    610663969109
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail126,172 miles (+16,207)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,172 miles
    Test number
    141867608461
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass109,965 miles (+10,325)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,965 miles
    Test number
    568100477710
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses dull

  15. Pass99,640 miles (+8,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    813490899333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass90,948 miles (+5,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    397391840750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass85,007 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    658326049249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    166400755480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,264 miles (+15,864)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    237630055072
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass64,400 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    345458793299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,567 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    355230802303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,710 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    179143371280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    864819890245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,361 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    661579590299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Questions about V8 LVW

Does V8 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LVW is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LVW?
The MOT on V8 LVW is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LVW done?
V8 LVW was recorded at 148,567 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,410 miles a year.
Has V8 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LVW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 LVW 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 LVW find?
V8 LVW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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