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Red · Electric · 2016

L8 GKLMOT history

L8 GKL is a red electric Tesla Model S first used on 24 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 180,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L8 GKL red Tesla Model S – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,822 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Tesla
Model
Model S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GKL was last recorded at 180,822 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 28,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,878 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
28,944 miles
Average per year
16,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,822 miles
  • 2025 – 151,878 miles
  • 2024 – 125,217 miles
  • 2023 – 117,995 miles
  • 2022 – 106,292 miles
  • 2021 – 91,523 miles
  • 2020 – 81,807 miles
  • 2019 – 71,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,822 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,822 miles (+28,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,822 miles
    Test number
    364985957376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,878 miles (+26,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,878 miles
    Test number
    978135672675
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  3. Pass125,217 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,217 miles
    Test number
    785582308060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,995 miles (+11,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    701553335002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,292 miles (+14,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,292 miles
    Test number
    969170115405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass91,523 miles (+9,716)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,523 miles
    Test number
    937827728636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,807 miles (+10,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,807 miles
    Test number
    413497993090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,299 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    510933079052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    799455711071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,938 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    943441291966
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    436575973966
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Questions about L8 GKL

Does L8 GKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GKL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GKL?
The MOT on L8 GKL is valid until 1 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 GKL done?
L8 GKL was recorded at 180,822 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 16,510 miles a year.
Has L8 GKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GKL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 GKL 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 GKL find?
L8 GKL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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