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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

K80 RLOMOT history

K80 RLO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

K80 RLO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,008 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 RLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 RLO was last recorded at 155,008 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,006 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,008 miles
  • 2025 – 151,610 miles
  • 2024 – 148,537 miles
  • 2023 – 144,429 miles
  • 2022 – 135,981 miles
  • 2021 – 132,419 miles
  • 2020 – 128,709 miles
  • 2019 – 120,247 miles
  • 2018 – 109,909 miles
  • 2017 – 93,471 miles
  • 2016 – 79,539 miles
  • 2015 – 69,218 miles
  • 2014 – 64,001 miles
  • 2013 – 57,143 miles
  • 2012 – 49,348 miles
  • 2011 – 37,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to light lensRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,008 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,008 miles
    Test number
    859947415947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to light lens

  2. Fail155,006 miles (+3,396)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,006 miles
    Test number
    404669670383
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to light lens

  3. Pass151,610 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,610 miles
    Test number
    505787141091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,608 miles (+3,071)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,608 miles
    Test number
    807337683236
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass148,537 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,537 miles
    Test number
    461773697178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,534 miles (+4,105)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,534 miles
    Test number
    157433590762
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass144,429 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,429 miles
    Test number
    968119820910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,427 miles (+8,446)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,427 miles
    Test number
    547682693613
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass135,981 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,981 miles
    Test number
    474415660922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  10. Fail135,980 miles (+3,561)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,980 miles
    Test number
    468301862750
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  11. Pass132,419 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,419 miles
    Test number
    496289942588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail132,418 miles (+3,709)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,418 miles
    Test number
    545423770692
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass128,709 miles (+8,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,709 miles
    Test number
    225316533860
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

  14. Pass120,247 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    120,247 miles
    Test number
    248924320972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,246 miles (+10,337)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,246 miles
    Test number
    218215602526
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tyre tread

  16. Pass109,909 miles (+16,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    322135601955
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded

  17. Pass93,471 miles (+13,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    105616985601
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass79,539 miles (+10,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    768750359134
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm

  19. Pass69,218 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    149257695480
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail69,217 miles (+5,216)6 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    308087995021
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass64,001 miles (+6,858)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,001 miles
    Test number
    116511694477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs scored and lipped on inner face,
    • NoteRear tyres cracking with age.

  22. Pass57,143 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,143 miles
    Test number
    726533593003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,348 miles (+11,784)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,348 miles
    Test number
    665282672039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,564 miles
    Test number
    925453461007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K80 RLO

Does K80 RLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 RLO is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 RLO?
The MOT on K80 RLO is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 RLO done?
K80 RLO was recorded at 155,008 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,818 miles a year.
Has K80 RLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 RLO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K80 RLO 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 K80 RLO find?
K80 RLO passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear damage to light lens.

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