Ford Galaxy
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc
L8 PWLMOT history
L8 PWL is a grey diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 25 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 110,611 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,185 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 PWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Galaxy
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 PWL was last recorded at 110,611 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 110,610 miles · 10 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,185 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,611 miles
- 2025 – 109,917 miles
- 2024 – 107,981 miles
- 2023 – 105,107 miles
- 2022 – 86,838 miles
- 2021 – 65,675 miles
- 2020 – 64,898 miles
- 2019 – 62,303 miles
- 2018 – 35,390 miles
- 2017 – 33,994 miles
- 2016 – 31,281 miles
- 2015 – 25,582 miles
- 2014 – 22,716 miles
- 2013 – 22,696 miles
- 2012 – 22,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,611 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear 6th and 7th seats are folded down - seat belts not fully tested
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,611 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 110,611 miles
- Test number
- 394050910696
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
Fail110,610 miles (+693)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,610 miles
- Test number
- 567399383229
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
Pass109,917 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 109,917 miles
- Test number
- 507803190290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,917 miles (+1,936)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,917 miles
- Test number
- 788962979535
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,981 miles (+72)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 107,981 miles
- Test number
- 697470905764
- AdvisorySlight play o/s/f balljoint
- AdvisorySurface rust underside and suspension components various places
Fail107,909 miles (+2,802)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,909 miles
- Test number
- 757182708885
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn traling arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass105,107 miles (+18,269)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 105,107 miles
- Test number
- 854521525845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,838 miles (+21,163)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 86,838 miles
- Test number
- 791253780666
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,675 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 65,675 miles
- Test number
- 284881098536
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear 6th and 7th seats are folded down - seat belts not fully tested
Fail65,671 miles (+773)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,671 miles
- Test number
- 105472093816
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear 6th and 7th seats are folded down - seat belts not fully tested
Pass64,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 64,898 miles
- Test number
- 661018077020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,898 miles (+2,595)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,898 miles
- Test number
- 786353286323
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,303 miles (+272)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 62,303 miles
- Test number
- 111395846455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,031 miles (+26,641)1 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,031 miles
- Test number
- 728281593797
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Pass35,390 miles (+1,396)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 35,390 miles
- Test number
- 631965311625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,994 miles (+2,713)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 33,994 miles
- Test number
- 768998133598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,281 miles (+2,427)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 31,281 miles
- Test number
- 863607706937
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,854 miles (+3,272)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 28,854 miles
- Test number
- 954629621510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 25,582 miles
- Test number
- 239374005485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,582 miles (+2,866)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,582 miles
- Test number
- 226104105148
- DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass22,716 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 22,716 miles
- Test number
- 755791074195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,696 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 22,696 miles
- Test number
- 208442093460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 22,470 miles
- Test number
- 138744792159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 PWL
- Does L8 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PWL is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 PWL?
- The MOT on L8 PWL is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 PWL done?
- L8 PWL was recorded at 110,611 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,185 miles a year.
- Has L8 PWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 PWL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 PWL 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 PWL find?
- L8 PWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; front and rear suspension corroded.
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