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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,000 cc

L28 NLSMOT history

L28 NLS is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L28 NLS white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
164,121 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 NLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 NLS was last recorded at 164,121 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2022: 130,701 miles, lower than 131,699 miles on 23 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,456 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,665 miles
Average per year
6,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,121 miles
  • 2025 – 160,456 miles
  • 2024 – 150,813 miles
  • 2023 – 141,844 miles
  • 2022 – 130,701 miles
  • 2021 – 122,604 miles
  • 2020 – 116,683 miles
  • 2019 – 107,462 miles
  • 2018 – 95,508 miles
  • 2017 – 85,053 miles
  • 2016 – 78,353 miles
  • 2015 – 69,848 miles
  • 2014 – 67,149 miles
  • 2013 – 64,109 miles
  • 2012 – 61,155 miles
  • 2011 – 59,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,121 miles (+3,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,121 miles
    Test number
    136658300963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,456 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,456 miles
    Test number
    811844134569
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail160,456 miles (+9,643)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,456 miles
    Test number
    570424804781
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass150,813 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,813 miles
    Test number
    960408848829
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail150,813 miles (+8,969)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,813 miles
    Test number
    996378374925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass141,844 miles (+11,143)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,844 miles
    Test number
    808978958417
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass130,701 miles (-998)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,701 miles
    Test number
    462082890713
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail131,699 miles (+9,095)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,699 miles
    Test number
    525927181927
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass122,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    152240522625
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail122,604 miles (+5,921)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    209489546535
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass116,683 miles (+9,221)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,683 miles
    Test number
    113760734776
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass107,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    179533888349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail107,462 miles (+11,954)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    677502128109
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass95,508 miles (+10,455)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    997889959719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,053 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    230857307511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,353 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    652665261137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,848 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    508029245119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,149 miles (+3,040)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,149 miles
    Test number
    689266724183
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass64,109 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    287917133191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,155 miles (+2,000)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    527904342181
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail59,155 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    176354131056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass59,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    896954731055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 NLS

Does L28 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 NLS is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 NLS?
The MOT on L28 NLS is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 NLS done?
L28 NLS was recorded at 164,121 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
Has L28 NLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 NLS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 NLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 NLS find?
L28 NLS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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