Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
L80 LAKMOT history
L80 LAK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 121,717 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L80 LAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L80 LAK was last recorded at 121,717 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,713 miles · 9 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,717 miles
- 2024 – 117,496 miles
- 2023 – 111,681 miles
- 2022 – 103,232 miles
- 2021 – 100,072 miles
- 2020 – 99,283 miles
- 2019 – 97,070 miles
- 2018 – 94,228 miles
- 2017 – 91,246 miles
- 2016 – 86,960 miles
- 2015 – 80,440 miles
- 2014 – 74,721 miles
- 2013 – 68,872 miles
- 2012 – 64,499 miles
- 2011 – 58,916 miles
- 2010 – 52,416 miles
- 2009 – 45,533 miles
- 2008 – 41,470 miles
- 2007 – 26,633 miles
- 2006 – 21,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,717 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 121,717 miles
- Test number
- 939759764410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,713 miles (+4,217)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,713 miles
- Test number
- 498411959323
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass117,496 miles (+5,815)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 117,496 miles
- Test number
- 490104693688
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,681 miles (+5,451)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 111,681 miles
- Test number
- 107757535613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,230 miles (+2,998)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 106,230 miles
- Test number
- 395838338684
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass103,232 miles (+3,160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,232 miles
- Test number
- 243834725808
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,072 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 100,072 miles
- Test number
- 218024758027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 99,283 miles
- Test number
- 509409567843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,283 miles (+2,213)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,283 miles
- Test number
- 514908047462
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass97,070 miles (+2,842)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,070 miles
- Test number
- 901938005061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,228 miles (+2,982)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 94,228 miles
- Test number
- 502321949427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,246 miles (+4,286)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,246 miles
- Test number
- 172165017871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,960 miles (+6,520)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 86,960 miles
- Test number
- 337977610777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,440 miles (+5,719)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 80,440 miles
- Test number
- 475959005271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,721 miles (+5,849)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,721 miles
- Test number
- 327614004214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,872 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 68,872 miles
- Test number
- 658417803251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 64,499 miles
- Test number
- 365576402433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,499 miles (+5,583)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,499 miles
- Test number
- 389676402294
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass58,916 miles (+6,500)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,916 miles
- Test number
- 885818601212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,416 miles (+6,883)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 52,416 miles
- Test number
- 214316190157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,533 miles (+4,063)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 45,533 miles
- Test number
- 300386609472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,470 miles (+14,837)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 41,470 miles
- Test number
- 712702518247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,633 miles (+5,065)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 26,633 miles
- Test number
- 961453317287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 21,568 miles
- Test number
- 801822416273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L80 LAK
- Does L80 LAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 LAK is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L80 LAK?
- The MOT on L80 LAK is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L80 LAK done?
- L80 LAK was recorded at 121,717 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,172 miles a year.
- Has L80 LAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L80 LAK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L80 LAK 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 LAK find?
- L80 LAK passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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