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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L8 SFAMOT history

L8 SFA is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

L8 SFA white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,284 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SFA was last recorded at 91,284 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 6,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,363 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,921 miles
Average per year
9,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,284 miles
  • 2024 – 84,363 miles
  • 2023 – 76,411 miles
  • 2022 – 67,044 miles
  • 2021 – 53,064 miles
  • 2020 – 48,091 miles
  • 2019 – 39,135 miles
  • 2018 – 24,769 miles
  • 2017 – 11,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,284 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,284 miles (+6,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,284 miles
    Test number
    664193461154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass84,363 miles (+7,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    415057547828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass76,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    809169268595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,411 miles (+9,367)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    897658954506
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  5. Pass67,044 miles (+13,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    985468626884
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass53,064 miles (+4,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,064 miles
    Test number
    963505326263
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass48,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    646991043709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail48,091 miles (+8,956)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    330025283530
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass39,135 miles (+14,366)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    872282957024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,769 miles (+13,296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,769 miles
    Test number
    794268514187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    11,473 miles
    Test number
    655872961654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SFA

Does L8 SFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SFA is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 SFA?
The MOT on L8 SFA is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SFA done?
L8 SFA was recorded at 91,284 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 9,895 miles a year.
Has L8 SFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SFA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 SFA 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 SFA find?
L8 SFA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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