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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L28 GLFMOT history

L28 GLF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

L28 GLF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
161,207 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 GLF
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
12 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 GLF was last recorded at 161,207 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,312 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,207 miles
  • 2024 – 160,312 miles
  • 2023 – 159,004 miles
  • 2022 – 155,667 miles
  • 2021 – 150,455 miles
  • 2020 – 144,074 miles
  • 2019 – 137,463 miles
  • 2018 – 131,378 miles
  • 2017 – 125,583 miles
  • 2016 – 119,340 miles
  • 2015 – 111,285 miles
  • 2014 – 98,168 miles
  • 2013 – 83,971 miles
  • 2012 – 66,595 miles
  • 2011 – 49,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,207 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear brake discs corroded on edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,207 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,207 miles
    Test number
    128976378445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,312 miles (+1,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,312 miles
    Test number
    675653649762
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass159,004 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,004 miles
    Test number
    205244923199
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,002 miles (+3,335)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,002 miles
    Test number
    794572277826
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,667 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,667 miles
    Test number
    584051152887
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail155,667 miles (+5,212)2 dangerous4 major4 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,667 miles
    Test number
    203505914289
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,455 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,455 miles
    Test number
    943046693879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail150,455 miles (+6,381)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,455 miles
    Test number
    561972046523
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass144,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,074 miles
    Test number
    133494606767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded on edges

  10. Fail144,074 miles (+6,611)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,074 miles
    Test number
    805112745922
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc shows signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded on edges

  11. Pass137,463 miles (+6,085)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,463 miles
    Test number
    580854642059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly

  12. Pass131,378 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,378 miles
    Test number
    409912904967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,583 miles (+6,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,583 miles
    Test number
    818505791464
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & full under trays
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBonnet hard to secure on second stage

  14. Pass119,340 miles (+8,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,340 miles
    Test number
    176894351688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,285 miles (+13,117)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,285 miles
    Test number
    395453553925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,168 miles
    Test number
    349043774292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail98,168 miles (+14,197)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,168 miles
    Test number
    638563074262
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail83,971 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    127348783214
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise secondary bonnet catch

  19. Pass83,971 miles (+17,376)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    476458383224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise secondary bonnet catch

  20. Pass66,595 miles (+17,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    887970452242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    797102351274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 GLF

Does L28 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 GLF expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 GLF?
The MOT on L28 GLF expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 GLF done?
L28 GLF was recorded at 161,207 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has L28 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 GLF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L28 GLF 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 GLF find?
L28 GLF passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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