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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

X8 BDJMOT history

X8 BDJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

X8 BDJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,723 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 BDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 BDJ was last recorded at 118,723 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,081 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,642 miles
Average per year
7,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,723 miles
  • 2025 – 113,081 miles
  • 2024 – 105,495 miles
  • 2023 – 98,015 miles
  • 2022 – 89,174 miles
  • 2021 – 80,859 miles
  • 2020 – 74,097 miles
  • 2019 – 66,460 miles
  • 2018 – 57,300 miles
  • 2017 – 47,963 miles
  • 2016 – 39,746 miles
  • 2015 – 31,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,723 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryLower UNDER TRAYS FITTED
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,723 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,723 miles
    Test number
    492287026778
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail118,722 miles (+5,641)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,722 miles
    Test number
    151763413250
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass113,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,081 miles
    Test number
    150418084540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail113,081 miles (+7,586)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,081 miles
    Test number
    821202033018
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,495 miles
    Test number
    866261483578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail105,494 miles (+7,479)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,494 miles
    Test number
    250736307490
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass98,015 miles (+8,841)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    651578631749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door stiff to open
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer light lens has condensation inside

  8. Pass89,174 miles (+8,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,174 miles
    Test number
    612464657241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,859 miles
    Test number
    954326572227
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail80,859 miles (+6,762)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,859 miles
    Test number
    256981949551
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    511942935094
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail74,097 miles (+7,637)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    914518317658
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass66,460 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,460 miles
    Test number
    503283995244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    252598981278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail57,300 miles (+9,337)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    423087635914
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,963 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,963 miles
    Test number
    667315581084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,746 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,746 miles
    Test number
    315831116186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,115 miles
    Test number
    325441845035
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about X8 BDJ

Does X8 BDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 BDJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 BDJ?
The MOT on X8 BDJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 BDJ done?
X8 BDJ was recorded at 118,723 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,664 miles a year.
Has X8 BDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 BDJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 BDJ 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 X8 BDJ find?
X8 BDJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; lower under trays fitted; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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