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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

X8 MKVMOT history

X8 MKV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

X8 MKV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,115 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MKV was last recorded at 103,115 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 3,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,683 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,432 miles
Average per year
5,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,115 miles
  • 2025 – 99,683 miles
  • 2024 – 86,633 miles
  • 2022 – 84,533 miles
  • 2021 – 76,399 miles
  • 2020 – 74,454 miles
  • 2019 – 73,700 miles
  • 2018 – 72,259 miles
  • 2017 – 69,001 miles
  • 2016 – 63,054 miles
  • 2015 – 56,261 miles
  • 2014 – 50,386 miles
  • 2013 – 39,872 miles
  • 2012 – 26,732 miles
  • 2011 – 18,216 miles
  • 2010 – 14,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,115 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,115 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    593081812610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,683 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    790769685968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,244 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    715835915471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,633 miles (+2,100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,633 miles
    Test number
    173740232386
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,533 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    488017798590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,495 miles (+8,096)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,495 miles
    Test number
    821235128051
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass76,399 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    965121698386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,454 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    880476180961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    367936454380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,700 miles (+1,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    196230986466
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  11. Pass72,259 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    438723903948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,001 miles (+5,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    702678518439
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass63,054 miles (+6,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    301735249295
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass56,261 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    686053665128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,386 miles (+10,514)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,386 miles
    Test number
    417035294214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,872 miles (+13,140)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    796844393241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,732 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,732 miles
    Test number
    237438792265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,216 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,216 miles
    Test number
    497589191270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,790 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,790 miles
    Test number
    911652100346
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSmall crack in front number plate

Questions about X8 MKV

Does X8 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MKV is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 MKV?
The MOT on X8 MKV is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MKV done?
X8 MKV was recorded at 103,115 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,592 miles a year.
Has X8 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MKV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 MKV 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 MKV find?
X8 MKV passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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