Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc
X8 GLFMOT history
X8 GLF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 151,617 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 151,617 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,826 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 GLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 GLF was last recorded at 151,617 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,432 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,185 miles
- Average per year
- 8,826 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,617 miles
- 2025 – 149,432 miles
- 2024 – 143,095 miles
- 2023 – 136,096 miles
- 2022 – 129,718 miles
- 2021 – 121,303 miles
- 2020 – 114,502 miles
- 2019 – 106,795 miles
- 2018 – 89,225 miles
- 2017 – 80,647 miles
- 2016 – 72,492 miles
- 2015 – 64,629 miles
- 2014 – 55,589 miles
- 2012 – 30,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,617 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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,617 miles (+2,185)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 151,617 miles
- Test number
- 290889941084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,432 miles (+6,337)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 149,432 miles
- Test number
- 869230851691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,095 miles (+6,999)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 143,095 miles
- Test number
- 967569082741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,096 miles (+6,378)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 136,096 miles
- Test number
- 199054837736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,718 miles (+8,415)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 129,718 miles
- Test number
- 473077696041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,303 miles (+6,801)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 121,303 miles
- Test number
- 734893796240
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass114,502 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 114,502 miles
- Test number
- 934488006462
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail114,502 miles (+7,707)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,502 miles
- Test number
- 912096449282
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTMPS light on
Pass106,795 miles (+17,570)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,795 miles
- Test number
- 335047949659
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,225 miles (+8,578)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 89,225 miles
- Test number
- 446589947819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 80,647 miles
- Test number
- 685371747352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,647 miles (+8,155)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,647 miles
- Test number
- 479527306324
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,492 miles (+7,863)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 72,492 miles
- Test number
- 573931718750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,629 miles (+9,040)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 64,629 miles
- Test number
- 985227945025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,589 miles (+25,276)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 55,589 miles
- Test number
- 938058344097
- 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
- NoteNsf tyre perrishing and low on inner edge
- NoteRear tyres perrishing
Pass30,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 30,313 miles
- Test number
- 678755002345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X8 GLF
- Does X8 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 GLF is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 GLF?
- The MOT on X8 GLF is valid until 29 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 GLF done?
- X8 GLF was recorded at 151,617 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,826 miles a year.
- Has X8 GLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 GLF has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on X8 GLF 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 GLF find?
- X8 GLF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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