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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

X8 FJWMOT history

X8 FJW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 85,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

X8 FJW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,937 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 FJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 FJW was last recorded at 85,937 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 13,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,551 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,386 miles
Average per year
9,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,937 miles
  • 2025 – 72,551 miles
  • 2024 – 62,051 miles
  • 2023 – 56,174 miles
  • 2022 – 48,208 miles
  • 2021 – 40,778 miles
  • 2020 – 30,949 miles
  • 2019 – 19,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    155717967655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail85,937 miles (+13,386)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    946111116141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass72,551 miles (+10,500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,551 miles
    Test number
    358995097492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass62,051 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    497975132317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,174 miles (+7,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    605198503959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass48,208 miles (+7,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    358392410957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass40,778 miles (+9,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    804369913014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass30,949 miles (+11,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    111613088160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass19,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,512 miles
    Test number
    388027001085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 FJW

Does X8 FJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 FJW is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 FJW?
The MOT on X8 FJW is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 FJW done?
X8 FJW was recorded at 85,937 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 9,433 miles a year.
Has X8 FJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 FJW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 FJW 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 FJW find?
X8 FJW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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