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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L8 EDPMOT history

L8 EDP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L8 EDP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,395 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EDP was last recorded at 109,395 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,563 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,832 miles
Average per year
5,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,395 miles
  • 2024 – 105,563 miles
  • 2023 – 101,491 miles
  • 2022 – 97,843 miles
  • 2021 – 92,515 miles
  • 2020 – 89,360 miles
  • 2019 – 84,599 miles
  • 2018 – 77,444 miles
  • 2017 – 71,830 miles
  • 2016 – 65,295 miles
  • 2015 – 58,432 miles
  • 2014 – 45,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,395 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,395 miles (+3,832)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,395 miles
    Test number
    818796109630
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass105,563 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,563 miles
    Test number
    537506639352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail105,549 miles (+4,058)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,549 miles
    Test number
    712240066053
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass101,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    118805389201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,490 miles (+3,647)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    151227971452
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass97,843 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    932068865210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,515 miles (+3,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    203959584166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,360 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    990846693961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    140162236711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,599 miles (+7,155)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    110358769949
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass77,444 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,444 miles
    Test number
    258166675291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,830 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    542864821240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,295 miles (+6,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    803192957512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass58,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,432 miles
    Test number
    822380562286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,432 miles (+12,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,432 miles
    Test number
    504788165538
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    316962164206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,837 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    416912364286
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L8 EDP

Does L8 EDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EDP is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 EDP?
The MOT on L8 EDP is valid until 25 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 EDP done?
L8 EDP was recorded at 109,395 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,691 miles a year.
Has L8 EDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EDP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 EDP 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 EDP find?
L8 EDP passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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