
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
L80 BCJMOT history
L80 BCJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 114,493 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L80 BCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L80 BCJ was last recorded at 114,493 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,293 miles · 23 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 200 miles
- Average per year
- 6,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,493 miles
- 2025 – 111,223 miles
- 2024 – 108,477 miles
- 2023 – 103,962 miles
- 2022 – 101,212 miles
- 2021 – 93,871 miles
- 2020 – 85,078 miles
- 2019 – 76,999 miles
- 2018 – 68,314 miles
- 2017 – 60,984 miles
- 2016 – 54,208 miles
- 2015 – 46,874 miles
- 2014 – 27,170 miles
- 2013 – 23,314 miles
- 2012 – 20,094 miles
- 2011 – 13,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,493 miles (+200)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 114,493 miles
- Test number
- 297874042476
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,293 miles (+3,070)4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,293 miles
- Test number
- 278685097060
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,223 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 111,223 miles
- Test number
- 931713722342
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail111,223 miles (+2,746)2 dangerous1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,223 miles
- Test number
- 215079955009
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass108,477 miles (+4,515)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 108,477 miles
- Test number
- 524837684933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,962 miles (+2,750)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 103,962 miles
- Test number
- 316971448010
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp deteriorated
Pass101,212 miles (+7,341)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 101,212 miles
- Test number
- 245039394733
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,871 miles (+8,793)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 93,871 miles
- Test number
- 365053577805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 85,078 miles
- Test number
- 596174705150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,078 miles (+8,079)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,078 miles
- Test number
- 229284423332
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass76,999 miles (+8,685)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,999 miles
- Test number
- 350639921990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 68,314 miles
- Test number
- 126440565331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,314 miles (+7,330)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,314 miles
- Test number
- 877148307168
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass60,984 miles (+6,776)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 60,984 miles
- Test number
- 868271806318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,208 miles (+7,334)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,208 miles
- Test number
- 869851437647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,874 miles (+19,704)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,874 miles
- Test number
- 915237245154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,170 miles (+3,856)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 27,170 miles
- Test number
- 276213854446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,314 miles (+3,220)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 23,314 miles
- Test number
- 896633293191
- NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall cut
Pass20,094 miles (+6,097)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 20,094 miles
- Test number
- 459984212222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,997 miles (+511)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 13,997 miles
- Test number
- 587529441285
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail13,486 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,486 miles
- Test number
- 858753111243
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about L80 BCJ
- Does L80 BCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 BCJ is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L80 BCJ?
- The MOT on L80 BCJ is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L80 BCJ done?
- L80 BCJ was recorded at 114,493 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
- Has L80 BCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L80 BCJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L80 BCJ 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 L80 BCJ find?
- L80 BCJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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