Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
L8 SMRMOT history
L8 SMR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 188,794 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,707 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SMR was last recorded at 188,794 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 8,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 179,978 miles · 24 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,816 miles
- Average per year
- 11,707 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,794 miles
- 2024 – 179,978 miles
- 2023 – 171,521 miles
- 2022 – 160,729 miles
- 2021 – 150,935 miles
- 2020 – 139,617 miles
- 2019 – 127,599 miles
- 2018 – 115,813 miles
- 2017 – 103,373 miles
- 2016 – 90,635 miles
- 2015 – 78,635 miles
- 2014 – 64,975 miles
- 2013 – 52,553 miles
- 2012 – 39,673 miles
- 2011 – 19,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,794 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,794 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 188,794 miles
- Test number
- 427471664627
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail188,791 miles (+8,813)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,791 miles
- Test number
- 300047875093
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass179,978 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 179,978 miles
- Test number
- 302952949988
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,975 miles (+8,454)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,975 miles
- Test number
- 406745710129
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,521 miles (+10,792)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 171,521 miles
- Test number
- 261673087790
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass160,729 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 160,729 miles
- Test number
- 706754481291
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Fail160,726 miles (+9,791)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,726 miles
- Test number
- 682492860883
- 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,935 miles (+11,318)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 150,935 miles
- Test number
- 676971010205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,617 miles (+12,018)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 139,617 miles
- Test number
- 237194793195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,599 miles (+11,786)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 127,599 miles
- Test number
- 719273064746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,813 miles (+12,440)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 115,813 miles
- Test number
- 749781006185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,373 miles (+12,738)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 103,373 miles
- Test number
- 992496584563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,635 miles (+12,000)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 90,635 miles
- Test number
- 156104410444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,635 miles (+13,660)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 78,635 miles
- Test number
- 966009935126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,975 miles (+12,422)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,975 miles
- Test number
- 456949434143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,553 miles (+12,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 52,553 miles
- Test number
- 279541743145
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,673 miles (+20,559)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,673 miles
- Test number
- 808806132114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass19,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 19,114 miles
- Test number
- 379628231108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 SMR
- Does L8 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SMR is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SMR?
- The MOT on L8 SMR is valid until 20 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 SMR done?
- L8 SMR was recorded at 188,794 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 11,707 miles a year.
- Has L8 SMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SMR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 SMR 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 SMR find?
- L8 SMR passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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