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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

L8 WVRMOT history

L8 WVR is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 90,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

L8 WVR purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
90,128 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WVR was last recorded at 90,128 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,103 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,128 miles
  • 2023 – 90,103 miles
  • 2018 – 89,941 miles
  • 2017 – 89,669 miles
  • 2015 – 89,087 miles
  • 2014 – 88,096 miles
  • 2009 – 87,487 miles
  • 2008 – 84,154 miles
  • 2007 – 75,275 miles
  • 2006 – 74,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,128 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,128 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    340467550217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,103 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    901152123972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,941 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,941 miles
    Test number
    866592365109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,669 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    155641293026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,087 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    945241490637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,096 miles (+609)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    976373484205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s and o/s front floors and sills showing damage
    • NoteN/s and o/s front seats need attention
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration
  7. Pass87,487 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    360522449179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,154 miles (+8,879)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,154 miles
    Test number
    273017668019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,275 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,275 miles
    Test number
    640051467016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,127 miles
    Test number
    390384956072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WVR

Does L8 WVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 WVR expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 WVR?
The MOT on L8 WVR expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 WVR done?
L8 WVR was recorded at 90,128 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 882 miles a year.
Has L8 WVR ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 WVR has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 WVR 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 WVR find?
L8 WVR passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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