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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L8 EXDMOT history

L8 EXD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 129,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L8 EXD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,446 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EXD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EXD was last recorded at 129,446 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 13,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,037 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,409 miles
Average per year
8,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,446 miles
  • 2025 – 116,037 miles
  • 2024 – 102,463 miles
  • 2023 – 91,372 miles
  • 2021 – 89,617 miles
  • 2020 – 88,082 miles
  • 2019 – 86,298 miles
  • 2018 – 77,497 miles
  • 2017 – 64,860 miles
  • 2016 – 54,102 miles
  • 2015 – 45,519 miles
  • 2014 – 31,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,446 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,446 miles (+13,409)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,446 miles
    Test number
    381125718419
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass116,037 miles (+13,574)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,037 miles
    Test number
    820413176334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNot enough exhaust gas to get a smoke reading from exhaust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass102,463 miles (+11,091)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    857897280136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,372 miles (+1,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,372 miles
    Test number
    530560723850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass89,617 miles (+1,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,617 miles
    Test number
    205087742706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass88,082 miles (+1,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    196446917786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,298 miles (+8,801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,298 miles
    Test number
    613009897946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,497 miles (+12,637)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,497 miles
    Test number
    536268309732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,860 miles (+10,758)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    576685424584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,102 miles (+8,583)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    969947529103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,519 miles (+13,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    309364866094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,565 miles
    Test number
    415440524292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 EXD

Does L8 EXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EXD is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EXD?
The MOT on L8 EXD is valid until 23 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 EXD done?
L8 EXD was recorded at 129,446 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,380 miles a year.
Has L8 EXD ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 EXD has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 EXD 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 EXD find?
L8 EXD passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen; nearside front vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area.

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