Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
L100 MERMOT history
L100 MER is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,931 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 84,931 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,624 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L100 MER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L100 MER was last recorded at 84,931 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,931 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,624 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,931 miles
- 2025 – 82,356 miles
- 2024 – 80,107 miles
- 2023 – 77,487 miles
- 2022 – 73,185 miles
- 2021 – 66,214 miles
- 2020 – 64,732 miles
- 2019 – 61,321 miles
- 2018 – 53,367 miles
- 2017 – 44,891 miles
- 2016 – 36,776 miles
- 2015 – 32,062 miles
- 2014 – 27,669 miles
- 2013 – 24,178 miles
- 2012 – 20,562 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,931 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Coolant level low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes starting to debond
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,931 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 84,931 miles
- Test number
- 437286942517
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,931 miles (+2,575)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,931 miles
- Test number
- 125181909378
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,356 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 82,356 miles
- Test number
- 689281771261
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,356 miles (+2,249)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,356 miles
- Test number
- 562976984181
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,107 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 80,107 miles
- Test number
- 579633257889
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail80,107 miles (+2,620)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,107 miles
- Test number
- 163495016014
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass77,487 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 77,487 miles
- Test number
- 798471167055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,185 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 73,185 miles
- Test number
- 370476354441
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,182 miles (+6,968)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,182 miles
- Test number
- 927242995278
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,214 miles (+1,482)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 66,214 miles
- Test number
- 305611858607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,732 miles (+3,411)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 64,732 miles
- Test number
- 805664825925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,321 miles (+7,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 61,321 miles
- Test number
- 828606040347
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass53,367 miles (+8,476)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 53,367 miles
- Test number
- 132121712929
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass44,891 miles (+8,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 44,891 miles
- Test number
- 484442873109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass36,776 miles (+2,216)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 36,776 miles
- Test number
- 138510523848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,560 miles (+2,498)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 34,560 miles
- Test number
- 369471331197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,062 miles (+4,393)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 32,062 miles
- Test number
- 775947935253
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass27,669 miles (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 27,669 miles
- Test number
- 688584644283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,178 miles (+3,616)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 24,178 miles
- Test number
- 486296443299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,562 miles
- Test number
- 616457342226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L100 MER
- Does L100 MER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 MER is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L100 MER?
- The MOT on L100 MER is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L100 MER done?
- L100 MER was recorded at 84,931 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
- Has L100 MER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L100 MER has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L100 MER 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 L100 MER find?
- L100 MER passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.
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