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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V80 ALAMOT history

V80 ALA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

V80 ALA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,286 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V80 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V80 ALA was last recorded at 101,286 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,271 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,286 miles
  • 2024 – 97,019 miles
  • 2023 – 92,457 miles
  • 2022 – 88,320 miles
  • 2021 – 84,820 miles
  • 2020 – 81,249 miles
  • 2019 – 76,874 miles
  • 2018 – 72,284 miles
  • 2017 – 66,737 miles
  • 2016 – 60,093 miles
  • 2015 – 55,199 miles
  • 2014 – 52,688 miles
  • 2013 – 47,171 miles
  • 2012 – 41,754 miles
  • 2011 – 35,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,286 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,286 miles
    Test number
    577092589774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail101,271 miles (+4,252)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,271 miles
    Test number
    709323397625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass97,019 miles (+4,562)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    615474192388
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass92,457 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,457 miles
    Test number
    282387855125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,320 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    318128261770
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,820 miles (+3,571)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,820 miles
    Test number
    244885442111
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass81,249 miles (+4,375)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,249 miles
    Test number
    587334064352
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass76,874 miles (+4,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    559203162227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass72,284 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,284 miles
    Test number
    665520037828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,737 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    945050423572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,093 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    979037834620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,199 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,199 miles
    Test number
    871449584729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,688 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,688 miles
    Test number
    365748424373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,171 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,171 miles
    Test number
    946188303389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,754 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    367620822383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,947 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,947 miles
    Test number
    205031441398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    335185501340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V80 ALA

Does V80 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V80 ALA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V80 ALA?
The MOT on V80 ALA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V80 ALA done?
V80 ALA was recorded at 101,286 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,683 miles a year.
Has V80 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V80 ALA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V80 ALA 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 V80 ALA find?
V80 ALA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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