C8SVW - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 11 days ago
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 12 MOT tests
This 2009 Audi A3, registration C8SVW, is a red diesel vehicle with a 1896cc engine. It has a recorded mileage of 103,428 miles. The car's latest MOT, conducted on 11 April 2025, remains valid until 18 April 2026, with no major issues reported. Advisory notes include tyre wear close to the legal limit on multiple wheels and slight grease seepage from the offside front CV boot. The vehicle is currently taxed. No additional mechanical concerns are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
12
Passed Tests
9
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,404 mi
Expires: 15 July 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 11 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,723 mi
Expires: 15 July 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 10 July 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,697 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- Major Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 14 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,707 mi
Expires: 15 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Corrosion to rear sub-frame/suspension components
Passed - 12 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,100 mi
Expires: 15 July 2023
Passed - 16 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,261 mi
Expires: 15 July 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,490 mi
Expires: 13 July 2021
Failed - 09 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,444 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Passed - 04 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,243 mi
Expires: 03 March 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Failed - 27 February 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,159 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Passed - 01 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,425 mi
Expires: 28 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre ( piece of metal )
Passed - 27 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,485 mi
Expires: 28 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for C8SVW?
The MOT expires on 15 July 2026.
What is the tax status of C8SVW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of C8SVW?
This is a 2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Purple. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of C8SVW?
This vehicle produces 119 g/km of CO2 emissions.