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Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

L8 DWGMOT history

L8 DWG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 34,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L8 DWG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
34,291 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DWG was last recorded at 34,291 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,436 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,855 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,291 miles
  • 2025 – 30,436 miles
  • 2024 – 27,378 miles
  • 2023 – 23,837 miles
  • 2022 – 20,900 miles
  • 2021 – 16,670 miles
  • 2020 – 14,168 miles
  • 2019 – 11,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,291 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,291 miles (+3,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    344462100307
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass30,436 miles (+3,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,436 miles
    Test number
    451762608382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass27,378 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    27,378 miles
    Test number
    916290232374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,837 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,837 miles
    Test number
    587361166690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,900 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,900 miles
    Test number
    996764695720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,670 miles (+2,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,670 miles
    Test number
    429311375041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass14,168 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    14,168 miles
    Test number
    452233256194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    11,765 miles
    Test number
    641833808810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DWG

Does L8 DWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DWG is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DWG?
The MOT on L8 DWG is valid until 10 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 DWG done?
L8 DWG was recorded at 34,291 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has L8 DWG ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 DWG has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 DWG 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 DWG find?
L8 DWG passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central front sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet sound deadening material not fully secure; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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