VOLKSWAGEN GOLF E8AFR has 18 MOTs

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This 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2013

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 149,918 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 12:49.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 25th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

E8AFR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH AUGUST 2026149,918 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20241ST AUGUST 2025138,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 202331ST JULY 2024122,520 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20227TH JULY 2023116,230 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH JULY 2022116,230 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
FAILED5TH JULY 2022116,188 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Bottle Empty
PASSED6TH JULY 20216TH JULY 2022103,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH JULY 20206TH JULY 202193,112 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Cracked
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Warning Light On
PASSED20TH MAY 201919TH NOVEMBER 202087,644 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED20TH MAY 201987,644 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Windscreen In Such A Condition That Visibility Through Swept Area Is Seriously Affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED18TH MAY 201819TH MAY 201981,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Engine Covers Fitted Unable To Check Certain Items
PASSED20TH MAY 201719TH MAY 201874,730 MI
FAILED15TH MAY 201774,709 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Fitted To The Front Does Not Have Black Characters On A White Background (6.3.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED17TH MAY 201616TH MAY 201768,770 MI
PASSED9TH MAY 20158TH MAY 201659,317 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED9TH MAY 20148TH MAY 201545,686 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED9TH MAY 201445,686 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED12TH APRIL 201330TH APRIL 201432,421 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E8AFR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

E8AFR MOT Comments

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E8AFR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 149,918 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,995 miles

E8AFR FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration E8AFR was manufactured on Friday 30th April 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 149,918 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,995 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2013. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E8AFR has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 34 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does E8AFR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 E8AFR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E8AFR Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 E8AFR does have Tax. Read more

When does E8AFR Tax expire?

The current Tax for E8AFR will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E8AFR MOT expire?

The current MOT for E8AFR will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 25th August 2026. Read more

When did E8AFR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E8AFR was on Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 12:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E8AFR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for E8AFR we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E8AFR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for E8AFR we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has E8AFR done?

The odometer reading for E8AFR at the last MOT in August 2025 was 149,918 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,995 miles per year. Read more

How old is E8AFR?

The vehicle E8AFR was manufactured in 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th April 2010. Read more

What colour is E8AFR?

The official colour of E8AFR is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does E8AFR have?

E8AFR has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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