Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
L28 BAEMOT history
L28 BAE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 215,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 215,988 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 BAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 BAE was last recorded at 215,988 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 210,363 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,625 miles
- Average per year
- 12,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 215,988 miles
- 2024 – 210,363 miles
- 2023 – 202,754 miles
- 2022 – 193,910 miles
- 2021 – 186,142 miles
- 2020 – 179,203 miles
- 2019 – 169,990 miles
- 2018 – 159,022 miles
- 2017 – 145,861 miles
- 2016 – 124,387 miles
- 2015 – 103,512 miles
- 2014 – 92,208 miles
- 2013 – 80,020 miles
- 2012 – 61,268 miles
- 2011 – 46,286 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,988 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,988 miles (+5,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 215,988 miles
- Test number
- 386120549826
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass210,363 miles (+7,609)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 210,363 miles
- Test number
- 295747245245
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass202,754 miles (+8,844)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 202,754 miles
- Test number
- 766884098828
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides n/s and o/s both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,910 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 193,910 miles
- Test number
- 543677316127
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail193,910 miles (+7,768)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,910 miles
- Test number
- 406086417679
- Repaired at testFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,142 miles (+6,939)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 186,142 miles
- Test number
- 877979146297
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass179,203 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 179,203 miles
- Test number
- 580371336976
- AdvisoryEngine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail179,203 miles (+9,213)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,203 miles
- Test number
- 818715625771
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass169,990 miles (+10,968)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 169,990 miles
- Test number
- 611579460904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,022 miles (+13,161)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 159,022 miles
- Test number
- 244620410854
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass145,861 miles (+21,474)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 145,861 miles
- Test number
- 932651269874
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.
Pass124,387 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 124,387 miles
- Test number
- 894953850731
- AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Fail124,387 miles (+20,875)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,387 miles
- Test number
- 330452322820
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Pass103,512 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 103,512 miles
- Test number
- 995723072864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,493 miles (+11,285)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,493 miles
- Test number
- 126450440093
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass92,208 miles (+12,188)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 92,208 miles
- Test number
- 525534184232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,020 miles (+18,752)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 80,020 miles
- Test number
- 326826793424
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass61,268 miles (+14,982)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,268 miles
- Test number
- 809251302354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 46,286 miles
- Test number
- 427023351214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L28 BAE
- Does L28 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 BAE is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L28 BAE?
- The MOT on L28 BAE is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 BAE done?
- L28 BAE was recorded at 215,988 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 12,003 miles a year.
- Has L28 BAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 BAE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L28 BAE 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 L28 BAE find?
- L28 BAE passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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