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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,000 cc

8628 LJMOT history

8628 LJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

8628 LJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,275 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8628 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8628 LJ was last recorded at 135,275 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 6,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,886 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,389 miles
Average per year
8,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,275 miles
  • 2025 – 128,886 miles
  • 2024 – 124,487 miles
  • 2022 – 110,773 miles
  • 2021 – 100,216 miles
  • 2020 – 91,206 miles
  • 2019 – 81,365 miles
  • 2018 – 65,007 miles
  • 2017 – 58,050 miles
  • 2016 – 44,765 miles
  • 2014 – 32,887 miles
  • 2013 – 20,531 miles
  • 2012 – 16,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,275 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,275 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,275 miles
    Test number
    100299045367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,886 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,886 miles
    Test number
    941398713920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,677 miles (+4,190)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,677 miles
    Test number
    304834674720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,487 miles (+13,714)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,487 miles
    Test number
    800277585161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,773 miles (+10,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,773 miles
    Test number
    761274062205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,216 miles (+9,010)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,216 miles
    Test number
    330976026611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  7. Pass91,206 miles (+9,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,206 miles
    Test number
    484632777534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass81,365 miles (+16,358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    132851882611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,007 miles (+6,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,007 miles
    Test number
    729675484549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass58,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,050 miles
    Test number
    464275402211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail58,050 miles (+13,285)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,050 miles
    Test number
    970211622598
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass44,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    299364965715
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail44,765 miles (+11,878)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    606295971029
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass32,887 miles (+12,356)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    775381684205
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass20,531 miles (+4,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,531 miles
    Test number
    746689943220
    • NoteAll tyres strating to perish

  16. Pass16,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,100 miles
    Test number
    918668242220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8628 LJ

What vehicle is registration 8628 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8628 LJ on a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 8628 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8628 LJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8628 LJ?
The MOT on 8628 LJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8628 LJ done?
8628 LJ was recorded at 135,275 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,444 miles a year.
Has 8628 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8628 LJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 8628 LJ 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 8628 LJ find?
8628 LJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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