Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
V8 RETMOT history
V8 RET is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 122,376 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 RET
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 RET was last recorded at 122,376 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 5,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,473 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,903 miles
- Average per year
- 9,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,376 miles
- 2025 – 116,473 miles
- 2024 – 106,560 miles
- 2023 – 101,288 miles
- 2022 – 89,350 miles
- 2020 – 77,462 miles
- 2019 – 66,732 miles
- 2018 – 55,096 miles
- 2017 – 42,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,376 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly out of shape
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,376 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 122,376 miles
- Test number
- 890523920819
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly out of shape
Fail122,376 miles (+5,903)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,376 miles
- Test number
- 143073507154
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly out of shape
Pass116,473 miles (+9,913)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 116,473 miles
- Test number
- 699340294725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,560 miles (+5,272)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 106,560 miles
- Test number
- 528686574254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,288 miles (+11,938)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 101,288 miles
- Test number
- 339458149947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,350 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 89,350 miles
- Test number
- 291587556794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,350 miles (+11,888)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,350 miles
- Test number
- 838334469488
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass77,462 miles (+10,730)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,462 miles
- Test number
- 181264193465
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass66,732 miles (+5,083)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,732 miles
- Test number
- 231589361682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,649 miles (+6,553)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 61,649 miles
- Test number
- 262107640611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 55,096 miles
- Test number
- 172931267763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,096 miles (+12,891)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,096 miles
- Test number
- 986462238433
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass42,205 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 42,205 miles
- Test number
- 427219055085
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryO/s mirror turn signal damaged but still functional at time of test
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Questions about V8 RET
- Does V8 RET currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 RET is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 RET?
- The MOT on V8 RET is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 RET done?
- V8 RET was recorded at 122,376 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
- Has V8 RET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 RET has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 RET 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 RET find?
- V8 RET passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear slightly out of shape.
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