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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L8 GMEMOT history

L8 GME is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L8 GME grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,366 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GME was last recorded at 121,366 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,246 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
6,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,366 miles
  • 2025 – 115,764 miles
  • 2024 – 110,827 miles
  • 2023 – 105,312 miles
  • 2022 – 100,621 miles
  • 2021 – 94,052 miles
  • 2020 – 88,678 miles
  • 2019 – 84,034 miles
  • 2018 – 77,071 miles
  • 2017 – 70,973 miles
  • 2016 – 63,369 miles
  • 2015 – 53,050 miles
  • 2014 – 43,544 miles
  • 2013 – 32,528 miles
  • 2012 – 27,000 miles
  • 2011 – 20,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,366 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 on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,366 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,366 miles
    Test number
    399838792989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,246 miles (+5,482)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,246 miles
    Test number
    677900395712
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill/ sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    370581127598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,764 miles (+4,937)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    785747068734
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass110,827 miles (+5,515)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,827 miles
    Test number
    514433946308
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread area slightly out of shape

  6. Pass105,312 miles (+4,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    315247874324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,621 miles (+6,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,621 miles
    Test number
    575269570251
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass94,052 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    132796075165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,678 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    543016282469
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail88,678 miles (+4,644)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    920485761396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,034 miles (+6,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,034 miles
    Test number
    305792219774
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front suspension lower arms bushes perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops split and perished

  12. Pass77,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    804091136185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,069 miles (+6,096)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    504606215566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass70,973 miles (+7,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,973 miles
    Test number
    564931549631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,369 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    107005231861
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail63,362 miles (+10,312)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,362 miles
    Test number
    950288343758
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass53,050 miles (+9,506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    520683919559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,544 miles (+11,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,544 miles
    Test number
    989996744285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,528 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,528 miles
    Test number
    219306843240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,000 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,000 miles
    Test number
    816706422213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,944 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,944 miles
    Test number
    568733021287
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2mm and perishing on outer sidewall

  22. Pass20,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,944 miles
    Test number
    797493921205
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2mm and perishing on outer sidewall

Questions about L8 GME

Does L8 GME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GME is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GME?
The MOT on L8 GME is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GME done?
L8 GME was recorded at 121,366 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,659 miles a year.
Has L8 GME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GME has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 GME 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 GME find?
L8 GME passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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