Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
L28 XOXMOT history
L28 XOX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 104,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 104,136 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 XOX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 XOX was last recorded at 104,136 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,124 miles · 16 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,136 miles
- 2025 – 104,124 miles
- 2024 – 103,298 miles
- 2023 – 102,183 miles
- 2022 – 100,571 miles
- 2021 – 98,245 miles
- 2020 – 96,015 miles
- 2019 – 94,227 miles
- 2018 – 92,132 miles
- 2017 – 90,141 miles
- 2016 – 87,049 miles
- 2015 – 84,137 miles
- 2014 – 80,957 miles
- 2013 – 76,984 miles
- 2012 – 72,721 miles
- 2011 – 68,784 miles
- 2010 – 63,812 miles
- 2009 – 58,952 miles
- 2008 – 54,149 miles
- 2007 – 50,461 miles
- 2006 – 41,255 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,136 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryBody / underbody and chassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,136 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 104,136 miles
- Test number
- 790467519110
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryBody / underbody and chassis corroded
Fail104,124 miles (+826)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,124 miles
- Test number
- 775258287315
- DangerousRear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody / underbody and chassis corroded
Pass103,298 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 103,298 miles
- Test number
- 670865649012
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail103,297 miles (+1,114)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,297 miles
- Test number
- 450784295372
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass102,183 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 102,183 miles
- Test number
- 817965544298
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryE>M>L> is on
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box input (6.1.2 (a))
Fail102,183 miles (+1,612)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,183 miles
- Test number
- 455540951008
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryE>M>L> is on
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box input (6.1.2 (a))
Pass100,571 miles (+2,326)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 100,571 miles
- Test number
- 821413991390
- AdvisoryNearside Front small chip on screen
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml is on
Pass98,245 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 98,245 miles
- Test number
- 456222624395
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,244 miles (+2,229)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,244 miles
- Test number
- 581303466709
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail at axle (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail at axle (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,015 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 96,015 miles
- Test number
- 567881694286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,000 miles (+1,773)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,000 miles
- Test number
- 159185327542
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replace, will couse tyre wear
Pass94,227 miles (+2,095)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,227 miles
- Test number
- 609627056658
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust clamp corroded but not causing leak of exhaust gases
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass92,132 miles (+1,991)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 92,132 miles
- Test number
- 294852159935
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust clamp burst but not causing a leak of exhaust gases
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass90,141 miles (+3,092)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,141 miles
- Test number
- 537694319988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,049 miles (+2,912)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,049 miles
- Test number
- 512334446402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,137 miles (+990)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,137 miles
- Test number
- 156625215434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,147 miles (+2,190)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,147 miles
- Test number
- 850093583861
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass80,957 miles (+3,973)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 80,957 miles
- Test number
- 369569434412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 76,984 miles
- Test number
- 827895023242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,979 miles (+4,258)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,979 miles
- Test number
- 736475823252
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass72,721 miles (+3,937)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 72,721 miles
- Test number
- 548666222249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 68,784 miles
- Test number
- 876027011259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,784 miles (+4,972)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,784 miles
- Test number
- 227877211229
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass63,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 63,812 miles
- Test number
- 952836810246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,812 miles (+4,860)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,812 miles
- Test number
- 572726010222
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass58,952 miles (+4,803)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 58,952 miles
- Test number
- 791817719240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,149 miles (+3,688)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 54,149 miles
- Test number
- 630979838272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,461 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,461 miles
- Test number
- 623573437282
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass50,461 miles (+9,206)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 50,461 miles
- Test number
- 904383637281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,255 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 41,255 miles
- Test number
- 904060236266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,248 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,248 miles
- Test number
- 660469126253
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L28 XOX
- Does L28 XOX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 XOX is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 XOX?
- The MOT on L28 XOX is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 XOX done?
- L28 XOX was recorded at 104,136 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,147 miles a year.
- Has L28 XOX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 XOX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L28 XOX 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 XOX find?
- L28 XOX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front wing corroded; body / underbody and chassis corroded.
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