
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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)
Pass102,463 miles (+11,091)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 102,463 miles
- Test number
- 857897280136
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass86,298 miles (+8,801)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 86,298 miles
- Test number
- 613009897946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,497 miles (+12,637)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 77,497 miles
- Test number
- 536268309732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,860 miles (+10,758)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 64,860 miles
- Test number
- 576685424584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,102 miles (+8,583)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 54,102 miles
- Test number
- 969947529103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,519 miles (+13,954)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 45,519 miles
- Test number
- 309364866094
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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