Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
L8 CWEMOT history
L8 CWE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,581 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 115,581 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 CWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 CWE was last recorded at 115,581 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 7,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 108,276 miles · 7 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 7,305 miles
- Average per year
- 6,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 115,581 miles
- 2020 – 108,276 miles
- 2019 – 102,665 miles
- 2018 – 97,223 miles
- 2017 – 90,443 miles
- 2016 – 80,188 miles
- 2015 – 74,825 miles
- 2014 – 68,607 miles
- 2013 – 63,969 miles
- 2012 – 57,837 miles
- 2011 – 54,052 miles
- 2010 – 48,758 miles
- 2009 – 42,808 miles
- 2008 – 36,676 miles
- 2007 – 29,185 miles
- 2006 – 20,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,581 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,581 miles (+7,305)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,581 miles
- Test number
- 504238197115
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass108,276 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 108,276 miles
- Test number
- 870809987547
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail108,273 miles (+5,608)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,273 miles
- Test number
- 517643346461
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass102,665 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,665 miles
- Test number
- 389914274735
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySills slightly corroded
Fail102,665 miles (+5,442)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,665 miles
- Test number
- 795779229731
- Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySills slightly corroded
Pass97,223 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 97,223 miles
- Test number
- 198228805063
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail97,222 miles (+6,779)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,222 miles
- Test number
- 320376513631
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Pass90,443 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 90,443 miles
- Test number
- 985332609711
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
Fail90,443 miles (+10,255)6 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,443 miles
- Test number
- 135559304863
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
Pass80,188 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 80,188 miles
- Test number
- 104678254054
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust pipe badly corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe badly corroded
Fail80,185 miles (+5,360)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,185 miles
- Test number
- 834793506045
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust pipe badly corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe badly corroded
Pass74,825 miles (+6,218)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 74,825 miles
- Test number
- 159583879294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking between tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel flap broken
Fail68,607 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,607 miles
- Test number
- 439584624496
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass68,607 miles (+4,638)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 68,607 miles
- Test number
- 625974724301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,969 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,969 miles
- Test number
- 269580933351
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,969 miles (+6,132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 63,969 miles
- Test number
- 715570433359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,837 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 57,837 miles
- Test number
- 746444212372
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,052 miles (+5,294)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 54,052 miles
- Test number
- 539821911346
- NoteSmall splits in both front tyre sidewalls
Pass48,758 miles (+5,950)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 48,758 miles
- Test number
- 383233520393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,808 miles (+6,132)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 42,808 miles
- Test number
- 313450519324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,676 miles (+7,491)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 36,676 miles
- Test number
- 470436618377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,185 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 29,185 miles
- Test number
- 850136117372
- NoteAdvise( front wiper blades smearing screen slightly)
Fail29,185 miles (+8,361)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,185 miles
- Test number
- 842526117334
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteAdvise( front discs lipped bad & beginning to wear thin)
- NoteAdvise( front wiper blades smearing screen slightly)
- NoteAdvise( rear discs worn & beginning to pit)
Pass20,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 20,824 miles
- Test number
- 954262516356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,824 miles5 failures2 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,824 miles
- Test number
- 420612316441
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteAdvise( both front tyres wearing near limit on edge)
- NoteAdvise( front discs & pads slightly worn)
- NoteAdvise( mid & rear sections of exhaust corroded on last legs)
- NoteAdvise( rear discs & pads slightly worn & lipped)
- NoteAdvise( rear nnumber plate beginning to fade)
Questions about L8 CWE
- Does L8 CWE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 CWE expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 CWE?
- The MOT on L8 CWE expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 CWE done?
- L8 CWE was recorded at 115,581 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 6,267 miles a year.
- Has L8 CWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 CWE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on L8 CWE 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 CWE find?
- L8 CWE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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