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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L1 BDWMOT history

L1 BDW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L1 BDW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,627 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BDW was last recorded at 94,627 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,529 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,098 miles
Average per year
2,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,627 miles
  • 2025 – 91,529 miles
  • 2024 – 88,714 miles
  • 2023 – 86,667 miles
  • 2022 – 84,165 miles
  • 2021 – 81,690 miles
  • 2020 – 79,489 miles
  • 2019 – 76,515 miles
  • 2018 – 73,546 miles
  • 2017 – 70,101 miles
  • 2016 – 65,352 miles
  • 2015 – 61,767 miles
  • 2014 – 58,251 miles
  • 2013 – 54,998 miles
  • 2012 – 52,192 miles
  • 2011 – 49,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,627 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only made minimum effort

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.

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    656053262067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only made minimum effort

  2. Fail94,627 miles (+3,098)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    646695985000
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only made minimum effort

  3. Pass91,529 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    394692096259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail91,529 miles (+2,815)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    830633683659
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    709222643580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,714 miles (+2,047)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    438272634328
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,667 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,667 miles
    Test number
    671194749611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail86,667 miles (+2,502)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,667 miles
    Test number
    915675594177
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    730894714982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail84,165 miles (+2,475)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    345133908125
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass81,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    496258452764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,690 miles (+2,201)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    951328084187
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass79,489 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,489 miles
    Test number
    532580080469
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted preventing full inspection

  14. Fail79,428 miles (+2,913)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,428 miles
    Test number
    624817424110
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted preventing full inspection

  15. Pass76,515 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    528950745379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,546 miles (+3,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,546 miles
    Test number
    434049841199
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose ferrules corroded

  17. Pass70,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    966577761992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail70,101 miles (+4,749)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    686300576559
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass65,352 miles (+3,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    750356674191
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted preventing full inspection

  20. Pass61,767 miles (+3,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    658657945119
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass58,251 miles (+3,253)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    579094434146
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass54,998 miles (+2,806)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    265762713182
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside tyres mishaped and perishing

  23. Pass52,192 miles (+2,832)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,192 miles
    Test number
    588550132157
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres mishaped and perishing

  24. Pass49,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    226473731146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 BDW

Does L1 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BDW is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BDW?
The MOT on L1 BDW is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BDW done?
L1 BDW was recorded at 94,627 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
Has L1 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BDW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 BDW 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 L1 BDW find?
L1 BDW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; handbrake only made minimum effort.

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