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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

L8 DDDMOT history

L8 DDD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 240,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L8 DDD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
240,529 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DDD was last recorded at 240,529 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 9,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2011: 157,078 miles, lower than 160,608 miles on 30 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
231,265 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,264 miles
Average per year
7,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,529 miles
  • 2021 – 231,265 miles
  • 2020 – 226,048 miles
  • 2019 – 223,210 miles
  • 2018 – 218,683 miles
  • 2017 – 210,460 miles
  • 2015 – 209,024 miles
  • 2014 – 203,800 miles
  • 2013 – 196,406 miles
  • 2012 – 187,353 miles
  • 2011 – 157,078 miles
  • 2010 – 160,608 miles
  • 2009 – 148,415 miles
  • 2008 – 133,625 miles
  • 2006 – 90,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,529 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,529 miles (+9,264)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    240,529 miles
    Test number
    154431680279
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass231,265 miles (+5,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    231,265 miles
    Test number
    365826468259
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass226,048 miles (+2,838)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    226,048 miles
    Test number
    833066694902
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass223,210 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    223,210 miles
    Test number
    236307070060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass218,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    218,683 miles
    Test number
    802905386292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail218,683 miles (+8,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,683 miles
    Test number
    515403967352
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  7. Pass210,460 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    210,460 miles
    Test number
    326191309400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass209,024 miles (+5,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    209,024 miles
    Test number
    574746558986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass203,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    203,800 miles
    Test number
    309169784289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail203,800 miles (+7,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,800 miles
    Test number
    387687184204
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass196,406 miles (+9,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    196,406 miles
    Test number
    376103083225
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass187,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    187,353 miles
    Test number
    329873192497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail187,353 miles (+30,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,353 miles
    Test number
    788113992213
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass157,078 miles (-3,530)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    157,078 miles
    Test number
    365887181281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass160,608 miles (+12,193)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    160,608 miles
    Test number
    552013870270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass148,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    332536899253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail148,415 miles (+14,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    631016999291
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass133,625 miles (+43,269)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    133,625 miles
    Test number
    883585698208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    920954496251
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 DDD

Does L8 DDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DDD is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 DDD?
The MOT on L8 DDD is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DDD done?
L8 DDD was recorded at 240,529 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,876 miles a year.
Has L8 DDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DDD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 DDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 DDD find?
L8 DDD passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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