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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L8 TFAMOT history

L8 TFA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 105,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

L8 TFA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,259 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TFA was last recorded at 105,259 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 5,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,646 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,613 miles
Average per year
6,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,259 miles
  • 2025 – 99,646 miles
  • 2024 – 94,264 miles
  • 2023 – 89,561 miles
  • 2022 – 83,734 miles
  • 2021 – 78,855 miles
  • 2020 – 76,415 miles
  • 2019 – 73,779 miles
  • 2018 – 63,219 miles
  • 2017 – 52,153 miles
  • 2016 – 40,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,259 miles (+5,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    325744967261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass99,646 miles (+5,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,646 miles
    Test number
    864737139015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,264 miles (+4,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,264 miles
    Test number
    991668185863
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Tyres wearing on (inner/outer) edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass89,561 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    254369160880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,734 miles (+4,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,734 miles
    Test number
    519055697803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight has slight condensation

  6. Pass78,855 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    500914486120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,415 miles (+2,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,415 miles
    Test number
    610353132912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass73,779 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,779 miles
    Test number
    127478532816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,219 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    593664019856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,153 miles (+11,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    975389023828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in tyre wall

  11. Pass40,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    839366756265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L8 TFA

Does L8 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TFA is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TFA?
The MOT on L8 TFA is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TFA done?
L8 TFA was recorded at 105,259 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,299 miles a year.
Has L8 TFA ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 TFA has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 TFA 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 TFA find?
L8 TFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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