Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
X8 BGCMOT history
X8 BGC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 142,014 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,649 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 BGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 BGC was last recorded at 142,014 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,875 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,139 miles
- Average per year
- 5,649 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,014 miles
- 2024 – 138,875 miles
- 2023 – 133,117 miles
- 2022 – 125,800 miles
- 2021 – 120,435 miles
- 2020 – 118,045 miles
- 2019 – 113,518 miles
- 2018 – 105,652 miles
- 2017 – 98,704 miles
- 2016 – 95,095 miles
- 2015 – 91,152 miles
- 2014 – 87,235 miles
- 2013 – 84,286 miles
- 2012 – 82,979 miles
- 2011 – 78,708 miles
- 2010 – 73,074 miles
- 2009 – 66,447 miles
- 2008 – 58,690 miles
- 2007 – 46,187 miles
- 2006 – 34,586 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,014 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023
Engine management light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,014 miles (+3,139)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 142,014 miles
- Test number
- 435749167082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,875 miles (+5,758)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 138,875 miles
- Test number
- 853444829922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,117 miles (+7,317)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 133,117 miles
- Test number
- 430043305442
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass125,800 miles (+5,365)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 125,800 miles
- Test number
- 681243662086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,435 miles (+2,390)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 120,435 miles
- Test number
- 695027817939
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,045 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 118,045 miles
- Test number
- 488178718233
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail118,020 miles (+4,502)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,020 miles
- Test number
- 729579970146
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass113,518 miles (+100)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,518 miles
- Test number
- 538939821958
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail113,418 miles (+7,766)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,418 miles
- Test number
- 547336451891
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,652 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 105,652 miles
- Test number
- 689412365598
- AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bush deteriorated
Fail105,652 miles (+6,948)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,652 miles
- Test number
- 766179814939
- DangerousFront Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire catalytic converter (6.1.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bush deteriorated
Pass98,704 miles (+3,609)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 98,704 miles
- Test number
- 775651897272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass95,095 miles (+3,943)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 95,095 miles
- Test number
- 326097295777
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,152 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 91,152 miles
- Test number
- 307986179963
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,152 miles (+3,917)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,152 miles
- Test number
- 803429890928
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,235 miles (+2,949)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 87,235 miles
- Test number
- 517152214301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,286 miles (+1,307)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 84,286 miles
- Test number
- 895562893290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
Pass82,979 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 565825912391
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge
Fail82,979 miles (+4,271)1 failure5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 606575412390
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge
Pass78,708 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 78,708 miles
- Test number
- 468189001377
- NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge
Fail78,708 miles (+5,634)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,708 miles
- Test number
- 675949201311
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge
Pass73,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 73,074 miles
- Test number
- 444474410370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,072 miles (+6,625)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,072 miles
- Test number
- 734914210384
- FailureMechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass66,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 66,447 miles
- Test number
- 240968919369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,447 miles (+7,757)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,447 miles
- Test number
- 481948119322
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass58,690 miles (+12,503)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 58,690 miles
- Test number
- 544068008351
- NoteChild seat fitted to near side rear
Pass46,187 miles (+11,601)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 46,187 miles
- Test number
- 804020317382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 34,586 miles
- Test number
- 121848606367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X8 BGC
- Does X8 BGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 BGC is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X8 BGC?
- The MOT on X8 BGC is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 BGC done?
- X8 BGC was recorded at 142,014 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
- Has X8 BGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 BGC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on X8 BGC 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 BGC find?
- X8 BGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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