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Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

L8 DDYMOT history

L8 DDY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 59,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L8 DDY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,460 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DDY was last recorded at 59,460 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,561 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,899 miles
Average per year
3,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,460 miles
  • 2025 – 55,561 miles
  • 2024 – 51,775 miles
  • 2023 – 47,457 miles
  • 2022 – 43,535 miles
  • 2021 – 40,213 miles
  • 2020 – 38,365 miles
  • 2019 – 35,416 miles
  • 2018 – 31,289 miles
  • 2017 – 26,338 miles
  • 2016 – 19,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,460 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted restricts view of componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,460 miles
    Test number
    293116234506
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted restricts view of components

  2. Fail59,459 miles (+3,898)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    552876163405
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted restricts view of components

  3. Pass55,561 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    691316941628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,775 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    51,775 miles
    Test number
    842873515599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,457 miles (+3,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    754383359199
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted restricts view of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,535 miles (+3,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    561526830822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass40,213 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,213 miles
    Test number
    818261585888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass38,365 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    855984964433
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres showing signs of light cracking/perishing

  9. Pass35,416 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    879780442568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,289 miles (+4,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,289 miles
    Test number
    940841224882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread grooves of tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking in tread grooves of tyre.

  11. Pass26,338 miles (+6,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,338 miles
    Test number
    774122245761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on shoulder.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

  12. Pass19,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,984 miles
    Test number
    383097851011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DDY

Does L8 DDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DDY is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DDY?
The MOT on L8 DDY is valid until 7 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 DDY done?
L8 DDY was recorded at 59,460 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,976 miles a year.
Has L8 DDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DDY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 DDY 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 DDY find?
L8 DDY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: engine undertray fitted restricts view of components.

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