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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

X8 JHGMOT history

X8 JHG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 136,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

X8 JHG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,089 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 JHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 JHG was last recorded at 136,089 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 27,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,688 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
27,401 miles
Average per year
14,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,089 miles
  • 2025 – 108,688 miles
  • 2024 – 78,375 miles
  • 2023 – 66,256 miles
  • 2022 – 54,940 miles
  • 2021 – 34,174 miles
  • 2020 – 27,964 miles
  • 2019 – 19,002 miles
  • 2018 – 11,740 miles
  • 2017 – 11,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,089 miles
    Test number
    283091604711
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail136,089 miles (+27,401)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,089 miles
    Test number
    605790802623
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,688 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    984673318948
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail108,688 miles (+30,313)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    674802142453
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,375 miles (+12,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    793132248238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,256 miles (+11,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    253749924740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,940 miles (+20,766)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    522307821066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,174 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,174 miles
    Test number
    957359822231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,964 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,964 miles
    Test number
    116189466552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,002 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    19,002 miles
    Test number
    192630920149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,740 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    11,740 miles
    Test number
    279935719514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    11,696 miles
    Test number
    360201639985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 JHG

Does X8 JHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 JHG is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 JHG?
The MOT on X8 JHG is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 JHG done?
X8 JHG was recorded at 136,089 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 14,511 miles a year.
Has X8 JHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 JHG has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 JHG 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 JHG find?
X8 JHG passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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