Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
X8 DPTMOT history
X8 DPT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 162,712 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,841 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 DPT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 DPT was last recorded at 162,712 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 7,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,399 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,313 miles
- Average per year
- 8,841 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,712 miles
- 2024 – 155,399 miles
- 2023 – 143,500 miles
- 2022 – 134,190 miles
- 2021 – 124,617 miles
- 2020 – 116,097 miles
- 2019 – 105,441 miles
- 2018 – 100,313 miles
- 2017 – 95,323 miles
- 2016 – 87,440 miles
- 2015 – 81,970 miles
- 2014 – 74,474 miles
- 2013 – 62,724 miles
- 2012 – 48,845 miles
- 2011 – 40,436 miles
- 2010 – 29,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,712 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear by tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Corrosion to rear subframe and inner sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,712 miles (+7,313)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 162,712 miles
- Test number
- 519932914212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass155,399 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 155,399 miles
- Test number
- 290323566318
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and inner sills
Fail155,358 miles (+11,858)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,358 miles
- Test number
- 754413622103
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding showing heat to disc
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and inner sills
Pass143,500 miles (+9,310)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 143,500 miles
- Test number
- 576928354265
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,190 miles (+9,573)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,190 miles
- Test number
- 488443955204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft gaiter weeping
Pass124,617 miles (+38)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 124,617 miles
- Test number
- 161877431808
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail124,579 miles (+8,482)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,579 miles
- Test number
- 587239429270
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass116,097 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 116,097 miles
- Test number
- 355965028953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,062 miles (+10,621)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,062 miles
- Test number
- 702960225616
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Pass105,441 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,441 miles
- Test number
- 739440606339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm bush perished
Fail105,434 miles (+5,121)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,434 miles
- Test number
- 565190499987
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00% Limit applied (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm bush perished
Pass100,313 miles (+4,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 100,313 miles
- Test number
- 171450013170
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,323 miles (+7,883)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 95,323 miles
- Test number
- 927426303143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 87,440 miles
- Test number
- 176688155957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,440 miles (+5,470)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,440 miles
- Test number
- 969113338490
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass81,970 miles (+7,496)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 81,970 miles
- Test number
- 344149136674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,474 miles (+11,750)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 74,474 miles
- Test number
- 186258704395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,724 miles (+13,879)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 62,724 miles
- Test number
- 877591313318
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge
Pass48,845 miles (+8,409)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 48,845 miles
- Test number
- 898947992283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,436 miles (+10,832)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 40,436 miles
- Test number
- 998058091274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 29,604 miles
- Test number
- 914449810370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X8 DPT
- Does X8 DPT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 DPT is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X8 DPT?
- The MOT on X8 DPT is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 DPT done?
- X8 DPT was recorded at 162,712 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,841 miles a year.
- Has X8 DPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 DPT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on X8 DPT 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 DPT find?
- X8 DPT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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