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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L28 NEYMOT history

L28 NEY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L28 NEY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,719 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 NEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 NEY was last recorded at 160,719 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 6,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,625 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,094 miles
Average per year
9,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,719 miles
  • 2024 – 154,625 miles
  • 2023 – 147,926 miles
  • 2022 – 138,926 miles
  • 2021 – 129,826 miles
  • 2020 – 124,105 miles
  • 2019 – 113,391 miles
  • 2018 – 100,808 miles
  • 2017 – 81,922 miles
  • 2016 – 73,573 miles
  • 2015 – 67,965 miles
  • 2014 – 57,223 miles
  • 2013 – 47,165 miles
  • 2012 – 37,531 miles
  • 2011 – 26,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,719 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,719 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,719 miles
    Test number
    955469286679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,625 miles (+6,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,625 miles
    Test number
    225558030569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,926 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,926 miles
    Test number
    692917365031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass138,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,926 miles
    Test number
    381113325995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail138,922 miles (+9,096)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    716279286929
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper lever not moving (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass129,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,826 miles
    Test number
    671009711165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail129,825 miles (+5,720)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,825 miles
    Test number
    712513982189
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass124,105 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,105 miles
    Test number
    607189850004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,391 miles (+12,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,391 miles
    Test number
    904617804320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,808 miles (+18,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,808 miles
    Test number
    394421506280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass81,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    511879025149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,922 miles (+8,349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    707268611035
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass73,573 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,573 miles
    Test number
    303987721192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass67,965 miles (+10,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    815356162573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass57,223 miles (+10,058)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,223 miles
    Test number
    938704814284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,165 miles (+9,634)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,165 miles
    Test number
    258718703229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres small cracks on side walls
  17. Pass37,531 miles (+10,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    269205802244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,598 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,598 miles
    Test number
    146390601297
    • Note2 rear tyres cracking

Questions about L28 NEY

Does L28 NEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 NEY expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 NEY?
The MOT on L28 NEY expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 NEY done?
L28 NEY was recorded at 160,719 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 9,417 miles a year.
Has L28 NEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 NEY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L28 NEY 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 NEY find?
L28 NEY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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