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Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

L8 PLAMOT history

L8 PLA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 93,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L8 PLA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
93,075 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PLA was last recorded at 93,075 miles on 12 May 2026, 3,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,218 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,857 miles
Average per year
7,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,075 miles
  • 2025 – 89,218 miles
  • 2024 – 85,933 miles
  • 2023 – 79,356 miles
  • 2022 – 70,946 miles
  • 2021 – 62,932 miles
  • 2020 – 62,181 miles
  • 2019 – 52,741 miles
  • 2018 – 40,261 miles
  • 2017 – 27,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,075 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.

  • Under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,075 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    650192319000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,218 miles (+3,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,218 miles
    Test number
    348198599011
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  3. Pass85,933 miles (+6,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    546557339757
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  4. Pass79,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,356 miles
    Test number
    532141543602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,356 miles (+8,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,356 miles
    Test number
    931054757890
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,946 miles (+8,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,946 miles
    Test number
    322072871596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass62,932 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    231173723955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,181 miles (+9,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,181 miles
    Test number
    569228113120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,741 miles (+12,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,741 miles
    Test number
    235811896629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF / NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR / NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass40,261 miles (+12,977)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    371815355206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    445650656627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,284 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    388082384219
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L8 PLA

Does L8 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PLA is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PLA?
The MOT on L8 PLA is valid until 18 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 PLA done?
L8 PLA was recorded at 93,075 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,592 miles a year.
Has L8 PLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PLA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 PLA 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 PLA find?
L8 PLA passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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