Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L8 EYAMOT history
L8 EYA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 160,424 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 160,424 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 EYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 EYA was last recorded at 160,424 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,755 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,669 miles
- Average per year
- 10,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,424 miles
- 2025 – 156,755 miles
- 2024 – 151,892 miles
- 2023 – 144,264 miles
- 2022 – 128,545 miles
- 2021 – 112,472 miles
- 2020 – 100,713 miles
- 2019 – 88,703 miles
- 2018 – 75,838 miles
- 2017 – 68,527 miles
- 2016 – 54,675 miles
- 2015 – 41,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,424 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under shields fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,424 miles (+3,669)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 160,424 miles
- Test number
- 639238958218
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,755 miles (+4,863)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 156,755 miles
- Test number
- 854050571580
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements
- AdvisorySlight damage to o/s/f door mirror casing
Pass151,892 miles (+7,628)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 151,892 miles
- Test number
- 126777665940
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,264 miles (+15,719)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 144,264 miles
- Test number
- 731704650003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,545 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 128,545 miles
- Test number
- 128477761148
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,545 miles (+16,073)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,545 miles
- Test number
- 825007513232
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,472 miles (+475)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 112,472 miles
- Test number
- 549821447945
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
Fail111,997 miles (+11,284)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,997 miles
- Test number
- 463576158555
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
Pass100,713 miles (+12,010)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 100,713 miles
- Test number
- 389348943719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,703 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 88,703 miles
- Test number
- 640133911499
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail88,703 miles (+12,865)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,703 miles
- Test number
- 275362236583
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,838 miles (+7,311)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 75,838 miles
- Test number
- 891609717862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,527 miles (+13,852)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,527 miles
- Test number
- 282086381806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,675 miles (+13,614)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 54,675 miles
- Test number
- 870109608052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 41,061 miles
- Test number
- 180769037081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 EYA
- Does L8 EYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EYA is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 EYA?
- The MOT on L8 EYA is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 EYA done?
- L8 EYA was recorded at 160,424 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 10,842 miles a year.
- Has L8 EYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 EYA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L8 EYA 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 EYA find?
- L8 EYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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