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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

L2 KRVMOT history

L2 KRV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L2 KRV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,953 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 KRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 KRV was last recorded at 134,953 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,942 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,953 miles
  • 2024 – 128,324 miles
  • 2023 – 120,897 miles
  • 2022 – 113,168 miles
  • 2021 – 104,387 miles
  • 2020 – 104,131 miles
  • 2019 – 101,317 miles
  • 2018 – 99,173 miles
  • 2017 – 95,975 miles
  • 2016 – 91,108 miles
  • 2015 – 80,234 miles
  • 2014 – 68,358 miles
  • 2013 – 54,469 miles
  • 2012 – 36,395 miles
  • 2011 – 26,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,953 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,953 miles
    Test number
    881946934329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Fail134,942 miles (+6,618)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    547940119484
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass128,324 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    358535577916
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail128,324 miles (+7,427)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    931281163800
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,897 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    600816903094
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail120,897 miles (+7,729)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    447805675123
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass113,168 miles (+8,781)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,168 miles
    Test number
    230175687126
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,387 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,387 miles
    Test number
    372213674225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,131 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,131 miles
    Test number
    298055439371
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column

  10. Fail104,130 miles (+2,813)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,130 miles
    Test number
    221262849750
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box marked (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column

  11. Pass101,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    881351213167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail101,312 miles (+2,139)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,312 miles
    Test number
    887859466333
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,173 miles
    Test number
    489190723654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Fail99,173 miles (+3,198)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,173 miles
    Test number
    493258801624
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass95,975 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    828160354627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,108 miles (+10,874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,108 miles
    Test number
    470528000442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,234 miles (+11,876)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    238604715794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,358 miles (+7,674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    756559924316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,684 miles (+6,215)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    307201954092
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass54,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    898773203221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,469 miles (+18,074)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    679833103204
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,395 miles (+9,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,395 miles
    Test number
    828292232192
    • 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)

  23. Pass26,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,421 miles
    Test number
    337974831137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 KRV

Does L2 KRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 KRV is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 KRV?
The MOT on L2 KRV is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 KRV done?
L2 KRV was recorded at 134,953 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,463 miles a year.
Has L2 KRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 KRV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 KRV 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 L2 KRV find?
L2 KRV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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