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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L28 JMEMOT history

L28 JME is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 82,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

L28 JME white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,521 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 JME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 JME was last recorded at 82,521 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,519 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,521 miles
  • 2025 – 79,842 miles
  • 2024 – 76,668 miles
  • 2023 – 73,498 miles
  • 2022 – 70,056 miles
  • 2021 – 66,837 miles
  • 2020 – 59,022 miles
  • 2019 – 47,033 miles
  • 2018 – 35,962 miles
  • 2017 – 31,883 miles
  • 2016 – 23,638 miles
  • 2015 – 16,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,521 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around Turbo Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,521 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,521 miles
    Test number
    677806132253
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around Turbo Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail82,519 miles (+2,677)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,519 miles
    Test number
    488421763041
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around Turbo Pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass79,842 miles (+3,174)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,842 miles
    Test number
    434449914758
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass76,668 miles (+3,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    412015936566
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass73,498 miles (+3,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    855880629227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass70,056 miles (+3,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    585697740063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly more misting than N/S (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass66,837 miles (+7,815)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    641395776561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,022 miles (+11,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,022 miles
    Test number
    124119553430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass47,033 miles (+11,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,033 miles
    Test number
    978166193790
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass35,962 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,962 miles
    Test number
    593049953234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,883 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,883 miles
    Test number
    650770925092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,638 miles (+6,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,638 miles
    Test number
    855500805310
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted
  13. Pass16,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,719 miles
    Test number
    695046706946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 JME

Does L28 JME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 JME is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 JME?
The MOT on L28 JME is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 JME done?
L28 JME was recorded at 82,521 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,054 miles a year.
Has L28 JME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 JME has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 JME 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 JME find?
L28 JME passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive around turbo pipe.

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