VOLKSWAGEN GOLF E8SMC has 16 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 70,139 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 14th May 2026 at 10:13.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 2nd June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

E8SMC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND JUNE 202770,139 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED3RD JUNE 20252ND JUNE 202669,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Outer Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED26TH MARCH 20246TH APRIL 202567,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH APRIL 20236TH APRIL 202467,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Cracking
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH APRIL 20226TH APRIL 202365,660 MI
FAILED7TH APRIL 202265,660 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202128TH JANUARY 202263,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202028TH JANUARY 202161,830 MI
FAILED16TH JANUARY 202061,829 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201928TH JANUARY 202058,884 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201828TH JANUARY 201955,938 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201728TH JANUARY 201851,972 MI
FAILED7TH JANUARY 201751,972 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201628TH JANUARY 201748,290 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding On
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201528TH JANUARY 201638,757 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201428TH JANUARY 201529,776 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E8SMC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

E8SMC MOT Comments

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E8SMC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 70,139 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,676 miles

E8SMC FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration E8SMC was manufactured on Friday 28th January 2011 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 70,139 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,676 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E8SMC has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 24 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does E8SMC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 E8SMC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E8SMC Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 E8SMC does have Tax. Read more

When does E8SMC Tax expire?

The current Tax for E8SMC will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027. 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 E8SMC MOT expire?

The current MOT for E8SMC will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 2nd June 2027. Read more

When did E8SMC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E8SMC was on Thursday 14th May 2026 at 10:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E8SMC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for E8SMC 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 E8SMC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for E8SMC we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has E8SMC done?

The odometer reading for E8SMC at the last MOT in May 2026 was 70,139 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 4,676 miles per year. Read more

How old is E8SMC?

The vehicle E8SMC was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th January 2011. Read more

What colour is E8SMC?

The official colour of E8SMC is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does E8SMC have?

E8SMC has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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