Volkswagen Golf
Bronze · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L8 LVNMOT history
L8 LVN is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 158,294 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 LVN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 LVN was last recorded at 158,294 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 10,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Feb 2015: 34,965 miles, lower than 44,408 miles on 3 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,012 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,282 miles
- Average per year
- 9,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,294 miles
- 2025 – 148,012 miles
- 2024 – 136,866 miles
- 2023 – 124,726 miles
- 2022 – 115,731 miles
- 2019 – 112,944 miles
- 2018 – 98,296 miles
- 2017 – 83,030 miles
- 2016 – 71,992 miles
- 2015 – 59,408 miles
- 2014 – 44,408 miles
- 2013 – 34,968 miles
- 2012 – 27,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Small chips in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,294 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 158,294 miles
- Test number
- 117572239195
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail158,294 miles (+10,282)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,294 miles
- Test number
- 526949062403
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,012 miles (+11,146)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 148,012 miles
- Test number
- 142346119029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,866 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 136,866 miles
- Test number
- 513042663442
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,866 miles (+12,140)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,866 miles
- Test number
- 913113227883
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,726 miles (+8,995)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 124,726 miles
- Test number
- 715636201126
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass115,731 miles (+2,787)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 115,731 miles
- Test number
- 274265291015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,944 miles (+14,648)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 112,944 miles
- Test number
- 876749090428
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear drop link bushes perished
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge and out of shape
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
Pass98,296 miles (+15,266)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 98,296 miles
- Test number
- 718784552964
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNoisy release bearing in gear box
- AdvisoryZero emissions detected
Pass83,030 miles (+11,038)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 83,030 miles
- Test number
- 265690948715
- AdvisoryFront discs slightly corroded on inner face
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3-4mm of tread
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryWishbone bushes slightly perished
Pass71,992 miles (+12,584)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 71,992 miles
- Test number
- 798568727085
- AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm (rear) bushes starting to perish and split
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing and cut in sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve has clamp broken
Pass59,408 miles (+24,443)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,408 miles
- Test number
- 741911831698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,965 miles (-9,443)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 34,965 miles
- Test number
- 988948355054
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass44,408 miles (+9,440)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,408 miles
- Test number
- 567082964014
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteFront registration plate cracked
- NoteVarious scratches in screen
- NoteWipers smearing screen
Pass34,968 miles (+7,727)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,968 miles
- Test number
- 846581083056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,241 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 27,241 miles
- Test number
- 737202302185
- NoteRear Tyres "stepped" on inner edge
Questions about L8 LVN
- Does L8 LVN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LVN is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 LVN?
- The MOT on L8 LVN is valid until 3 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 LVN done?
- L8 LVN was recorded at 158,294 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 9,118 miles a year.
- Has L8 LVN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 LVN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 LVN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 LVN find?
- L8 LVN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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