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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

4572 LJMOT history

4572 LJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

4572 LJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,598 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4572 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4572 LJ was last recorded at 119,598 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,597 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,598 miles
  • 2025 – 113,584 miles
  • 2024 – 106,445 miles
  • 2022 – 94,718 miles
  • 2021 – 67,697 miles
  • 2020 – 65,542 miles
  • 2019 – 60,111 miles
  • 2018 – 47,610 miles
  • 2017 – 14,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,598 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced (HID)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,598 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,598 miles
    Test number
    711426922875
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced (HID)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail119,597 miles (+6,013)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,597 miles
    Test number
    186616340898
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced HID (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass113,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,584 miles
    Test number
    753567363977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,583 miles (+7,138)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,583 miles
    Test number
    921721643890
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass106,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    811158629205
    • 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))

  6. Fail106,445 miles (+11,727)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    844213675538
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass94,718 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,718 miles
    Test number
    761119351613
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,717 miles (+27,020)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,717 miles
    Test number
    596062919421
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,697 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    841102021591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,542 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    826065209875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail65,542 miles (+5,431)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    298939026394
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil on min

  12. Pass60,111 miles (+12,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    179302758103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,610 miles (+33,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,610 miles
    Test number
    290062584969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    14,606 miles
    Test number
    224021134322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4572 LJ

What vehicle is registration 4572 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4572 LJ on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4572 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4572 LJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4572 LJ?
The MOT on 4572 LJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4572 LJ done?
4572 LJ was recorded at 119,598 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 11,692 miles a year.
Has 4572 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4572 LJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 4572 LJ 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 4572 LJ find?
4572 LJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led; nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced (hid); rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose.

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