Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc
L8 BFDMOT history
L8 BFD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 91,978 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 91,978 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 BFD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 30 Jun 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 BFD was last recorded at 91,978 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,918 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,060 miles
- Average per year
- 8,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,978 miles
- 2025 – 84,918 miles
- 2024 – 78,080 miles
- 2023 – 71,066 miles
- 2022 – 62,851 miles
- 2021 – 51,834 miles
- 2020 – 41,000 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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
9 tests since 22 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,978 miles (+7,060)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 91,978 miles
- Test number
- 490996112874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,918 miles (+6,838)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 84,918 miles
- Test number
- 493737482030
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,080 miles (+7,014)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 78,080 miles
- Test number
- 762287731405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,066 miles (+8,215)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 71,066 miles
- Test number
- 920477273984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,851 miles (+11,017)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 62,851 miles
- Test number
- 204693087225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,834 miles (+10,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 51,834 miles
- Test number
- 121281546932
- 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))
Pass41,000 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 41,000 miles
- Test number
- 811624780986
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail41,000 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,000 miles
- Test number
- 205859692376
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 153578916351
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about L8 BFD
- Does L8 BFD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BFD is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 BFD?
- The MOT on L8 BFD is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 BFD done?
- L8 BFD was recorded at 91,978 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 8,652 miles a year.
- Has L8 BFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 BFD has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on L8 BFD 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 L8 BFD find?
- L8 BFD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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