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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L8 JMUMOT history

L8 JMU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L8 JMU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
119,080 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JMU was last recorded at 119,080 miles on 20 May 2026, 9,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,508 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,572 miles
Average per year
6,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,080 miles
  • 2025 – 109,508 miles
  • 2024 – 100,711 miles
  • 2023 – 91,897 miles
  • 2022 – 87,502 miles
  • 2021 – 85,304 miles
  • 2020 – 80,094 miles
  • 2019 – 64,966 miles
  • 2018 – 59,611 miles
  • 2017 – 59,573 miles
  • 2016 – 59,315 miles
  • 2014 – 49,325 miles
  • 2013 – 46,666 miles
  • 2012 – 20,070 miles
  • 2011 – 18,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,080 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlights present poor image
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,080 miles (+9,572)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,080 miles
    Test number
    684965410771
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights present poor image
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  2. Pass109,508 miles (+8,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,508 miles
    Test number
    682867609664
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side(back bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot weeping grease

  3. Pass100,711 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,711 miles
    Test number
    983536812380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,480 miles (+8,583)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,480 miles
    Test number
    463846623817
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,897 miles
    Test number
    566944746591
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear stuffs were on seat could not test seat belt

  6. Fail91,897 miles (+4,395)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,897 miles
    Test number
    233917302035
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear stuffs were on seat could not test seat belt

  7. Pass87,502 miles (+2,198)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    794443326149
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass85,304 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    627108536978
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,094 miles (+15,128)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    609574502581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,966 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,966 miles
    Test number
    444102279962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,611 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    885477900435
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade split

  12. Pass59,573 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    467377611442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,315 miles
    Test number
    424986774805
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low n/s wiper blade split

  14. Fail59,315 miles (+9,990)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,315 miles
    Test number
    811308198791
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low n/s wiper blade split

  15. Pass49,325 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    869334054381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,666 miles (+10,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,666 miles
    Test number
    695894853322
    • NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbing bald on inner edges

  17. Pass35,778 miles (+15,708)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,778 miles
    Test number
    229832373137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,070 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,070 miles
    Test number
    515183562154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,025 miles
    Test number
    517936561120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JMU

Does L8 JMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JMU is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JMU?
The MOT on L8 JMU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JMU done?
L8 JMU was recorded at 119,080 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,769 miles a year.
Has L8 JMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JMU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 JMU 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 JMU find?
L8 JMU passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; headlights present poor image, and 2 more.

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