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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

L8 EOEMOT history

L8 EOE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L8 EOE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,322 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EOE was last recorded at 94,322 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,810 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
512 miles
Average per year
4,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,322 miles
  • 2025 – 93,810 miles
  • 2024 – 88,236 miles
  • 2023 – 82,615 miles
  • 2022 – 69,194 miles
  • 2021 – 67,910 miles
  • 2020 – 67,347 miles
  • 2019 – 65,228 miles
  • 2018 – 59,497 miles
  • 2017 – 56,583 miles
  • 2016 – 54,312 miles
  • 2015 – 50,406 miles
  • 2014 – 45,729 miles
  • 2013 – 38,089 miles
  • 2012 – 32,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,322 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,322 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    145917599484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,810 miles
    Test number
    354323513937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail93,810 miles (+5,574)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,810 miles
    Test number
    267666856051
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass88,236 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    665782775339
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail88,236 miles (+5,621)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    133683274852
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass82,615 miles (+13,421)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    647133655381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,194 miles
    Test number
    289878669474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,194 miles (+1,284)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,194 miles
    Test number
    875332208673
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,910 miles (+563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    614938618967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,347 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,347 miles
    Test number
    164907391620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,228 miles (+5,731)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,228 miles
    Test number
    769606858353
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass59,497 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    612304910387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,583 miles (+2,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,583 miles
    Test number
    414458589930
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  14. Pass54,312 miles (+3,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    613092773839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt intermittently does not lock in mechanism
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking

  15. Pass50,406 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    125075105187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail50,406 miles (+4,677)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    709345605184
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass45,729 miles (+7,640)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    686314304173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr tyre inner edge slight distortion

  18. Pass38,089 miles (+5,682)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,089 miles
    Test number
    905862313179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass32,407 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,407 miles
    Test number
    155407012159
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail32,407 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,407 miles
    Test number
    655477312185
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 EOE

Does L8 EOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EOE is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EOE?
The MOT on L8 EOE is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EOE done?
L8 EOE was recorded at 94,322 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
Has L8 EOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EOE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 EOE 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 EOE find?
L8 EOE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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