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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.

L80 BCJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass114,493 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass108,477 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    524837684933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass85,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,078 miles
    Test number
    596174705150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass68,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,314 miles
    Test number
    126440565331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass60,984 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    868271806318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,208 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    869851437647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,874 miles (+19,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,874 miles
    Test number
    915237245154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,170 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,170 miles
    Test number
    276213854446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. Pass20,094 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,094 miles
    Test number
    459984212222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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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