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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

L2 XBBMOT history

L2 XBB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L2 XBB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,445 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 XBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 XBB was last recorded at 99,445 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,036 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,409 miles
Average per year
6,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,445 miles
  • 2025 – 92,036 miles
  • 2024 – 86,839 miles
  • 2023 – 81,540 miles
  • 2022 – 75,562 miles
  • 2021 – 69,890 miles
  • 2020 – 66,184 miles
  • 2019 – 61,059 miles
  • 2018 – 55,806 miles
  • 2017 – 47,308 miles
  • 2016 – 38,752 miles
  • 2015 – 32,028 miles
  • 2014 – 23,797 miles
  • 2013 – 13,197 miles
  • 2012 – 6,344 miles
  • 2011 – 5,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,445 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,445 miles
    Test number
    412678919977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen.

  2. Fail99,445 miles (+7,409)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,445 miles
    Test number
    114731612350
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen.

  3. Pass92,036 miles (+5,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    828385928755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Inner edge tyre worn

  4. Pass86,839 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    975263453169
    • AdvisoryNearside dipped beam image poor

  5. Pass81,540 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    512962388505
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,539 miles (+5,977)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,539 miles
    Test number
    559514427064
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,562 miles (+5,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    415906069190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass69,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    350606017095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,890 miles (+3,706)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    689235081824
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass66,184 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,184 miles
    Test number
    273925970699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,059 miles (+5,253)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    61,059 miles
    Test number
    497858350564
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass55,806 miles (+8,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    918156299695
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass47,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    522848901638
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  14. Fail47,308 miles (+8,556)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    575264264269
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords starting to show under rubber (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  15. Pass38,752 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,752 miles
    Test number
    847418366304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rim bent
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  16. Fail38,752 miles (+6,724)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,752 miles
    Test number
    494094995009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rim bent
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  17. Pass32,028 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,028 miles
    Test number
    449888415139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,797 miles (+10,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,797 miles
    Test number
    315783314113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,197 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    13,197 miles
    Test number
    786391723132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,344 miles (+1,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    6,344 miles
    Test number
    567945812137
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass5,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    5,028 miles
    Test number
    809856311159
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about L2 XBB

Does L2 XBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 XBB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 XBB?
The MOT on L2 XBB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 XBB done?
L2 XBB was recorded at 99,445 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,322 miles a year.
Has L2 XBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 XBB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 XBB 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 XBB find?
L2 XBB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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