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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

L8 PCYMOT history

L8 PCY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L8 PCY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
100,119 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 PCY was last recorded at 100,119 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,221 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,898 miles
Average per year
3,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,119 miles
  • 2025 – 98,221 miles
  • 2024 – 93,413 miles
  • 2023 – 91,656 miles
  • 2022 – 88,300 miles
  • 2021 – 86,513 miles
  • 2020 – 84,206 miles
  • 2019 – 82,442 miles
  • 2018 – 79,894 miles
  • 2017 – 78,078 miles
  • 2016 – 75,663 miles
  • 2015 – 71,745 miles
  • 2014 – 65,458 miles
  • 2013 – 65,007 miles
  • 2012 – 58,661 miles
  • 2011 – 51,572 miles
  • 2010 – 47,287 miles
  • 2009 – 40,399 miles
  • 2008 – 37,210 miles
  • 2007 – 31,648 miles
  • 2006 – 28,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,119 miles
  • DangerousRear Axle fractured excessively corroded leaving holes next to swivel mounting point on both sides (5.1.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded but no sharp edges

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,119 miles (+1,898)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,119 miles
    Test number
    796583313908
    • DangerousRear Axle fractured excessively corroded leaving holes next to swivel mounting point on both sides (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded but no sharp edges

  2. Pass98,221 miles (+4,808)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,221 miles
    Test number
    788515213561
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,413 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    250035579141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    446508202672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail91,656 miles (+3,356)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    700474241016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass88,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    435918415572
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail88,300 miles (+1,787)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    715836102483
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Hazard warning lamps inoperative affecting another lamp (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass86,513 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,513 miles
    Test number
    204206341653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,206 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,206 miles
    Test number
    857909248613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,193 miles (+1,751)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    842883097658
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    369206057978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,442 miles (+2,548)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    389290900497
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass79,894 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,894 miles
    Test number
    558989531197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,879 miles (+1,801)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,879 miles
    Test number
    485677004694
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass78,078 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    321665503335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail78,044 miles (+2,381)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    352702932913
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass75,663 miles (+3,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    748413403875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission limits only just met

  18. Pass71,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    287579801179
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal servo assistance poor

  19. Fail71,745 miles (+6,287)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    345392078629
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal servo assistance poor

  20. Pass65,458 miles (+451)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,458 miles
    Test number
    635679024325
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear axle slightly corroded

  21. Fail65,007 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,007 miles
    Test number
    118738093431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass65,007 miles (+6,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,007 miles
    Test number
    467418493039
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass58,661 miles (+7,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    719999872096
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass51,572 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,572 miles
    Test number
    516314371092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass47,287 miles (+6,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,287 miles
    Test number
    692309180031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass40,399 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,399 miles
    Test number
    134714469425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,210 miles (+5,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,210 miles
    Test number
    632499618107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass31,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,648 miles
    Test number
    744147707104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,648 miles (+3,380)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,648 miles
    Test number
    362467307141
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  30. Pass28,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,268 miles
    Test number
    882403306123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 PCY

Does L8 PCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 PCY expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 PCY?
The MOT on L8 PCY expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 PCY done?
L8 PCY was recorded at 100,119 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
Has L8 PCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PCY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 PCY 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 PCY find?
L8 PCY failed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: rear axle fractured excessively corroded leaving holes next to swivel mounting point on both sides; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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