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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

L90 BURMOT history

L90 BUR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

L90 BUR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,504 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BUR was last recorded at 129,504 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,304 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,200 miles
Average per year
6,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,504 miles
  • 2025 – 128,304 miles
  • 2024 – 125,705 miles
  • 2023 – 124,608 miles
  • 2022 – 121,918 miles
  • 2021 – 112,996 miles
  • 2020 – 105,327 miles
  • 2019 – 95,104 miles
  • 2018 – 88,906 miles
  • 2017 – 85,946 miles
  • 2016 – 79,411 miles
  • 2015 – 72,046 miles
  • 2014 – 62,282 miles
  • 2013 – 51,063 miles
  • 2012 – 41,410 miles
  • 2011 – 31,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,504 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,504 miles (+1,200)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,504 miles
    Test number
    940740596176
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass128,304 miles (+2,599)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,304 miles
    Test number
    976196266633
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to side wall & Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,705 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,705 miles
    Test number
    731644517938
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail125,687 miles (+1,079)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,687 miles
    Test number
    815625324824
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure 1 x rear bush mounting bolts broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass124,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    131390518270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,608 miles (+2,690)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    712169884080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,918 miles (+8,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    647467678164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass112,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,996 miles
    Test number
    616542896883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,996 miles (+30)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,996 miles
    Test number
    458739514431
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail112,966 miles (+151)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,966 miles
    Test number
    352838876781
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension movement sensor disconnected (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail112,815 miles (+7,488)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,815 miles
    Test number
    399169935785
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,327 miles (+10,223)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,327 miles
    Test number
    983789289278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,104 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    475268608192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    935107408975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail88,906 miles (+2,960)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    532929536231
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass85,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    560361163076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,946 miles (+6,535)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    299203842865
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass79,411 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,411 miles
    Test number
    687675933602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,046 miles (+9,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    457261865028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,282 miles (+11,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,282 miles
    Test number
    939695044098
    • NoteOffside front tyre has no tread inner shoulder(worn smooth)not yet exposing cords

  21. Pass51,063 miles (+9,653)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,063 miles
    Test number
    657993063040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,410 miles (+10,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,410 miles
    Test number
    307158752017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,281 miles
    Test number
    118429151059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BUR

Does L90 BUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BUR is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BUR?
The MOT on L90 BUR is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BUR done?
L90 BUR was recorded at 129,504 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
Has L90 BUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BUR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 BUR 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 L90 BUR find?
L90 BUR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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