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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,391 cc

L101 ULFMOT history

L101 ULF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

L101 ULF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
60,046 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L101 ULF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L101 ULF was last recorded at 60,046 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,822 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
2,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,046 miles
  • 2023 – 59,822 miles
  • 2022 – 55,662 miles
  • 2021 – 51,195 miles
  • 2020 – 46,842 miles
  • 2019 – 43,403 miles
  • 2018 – 39,666 miles
  • 2017 – 35,177 miles
  • 2016 – 31,612 miles
  • 2015 – 29,918 miles
  • 2014 – 27,133 miles
  • 2013 – 24,698 miles
  • 2012 – 22,768 miles
  • 2011 – 21,720 miles
  • 2010 – 20,583 miles
  • 2009 – 19,519 miles
  • 2008 – 18,546 miles
  • 2007 – 17,368 miles
  • 2006 – 16,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,046 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine running rough

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower outer wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,046 miles (+224)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,046 miles
    Test number
    577773667227
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine running rough

  2. Pass59,822 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    212374985166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower outer wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail59,808 miles (+4,146)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,808 miles
    Test number
    716467053184
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower outer wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass55,662 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,662 miles
    Test number
    571817340990
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail55,656 miles (+4,461)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,656 miles
    Test number
    315667168456
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,195 miles
    Test number
    544244118731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail51,195 miles (+4,353)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,195 miles
    Test number
    473255438720
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,842 miles (+3,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,842 miles
    Test number
    959323908594
    • AdvisoryFront Both wiper blades slight smear/judder
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,403 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,403 miles
    Test number
    971006380990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail43,397 miles (+3,731)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    979735791968
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine top and bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass39,666 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,666 miles
    Test number
    204939637043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,177 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,177 miles
    Test number
    165959192926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail35,171 miles (+3,559)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    842997278732
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass31,612 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,612 miles
    Test number
    489179057774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail31,606 miles (+1,688)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,606 miles
    Test number
    644842262488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,918 miles (+2,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,918 miles
    Test number
    671823148181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,133 miles (+2,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,133 miles
    Test number
    866916444242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,698 miles (+1,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,698 miles
    Test number
    995068843264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,768 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,768 miles
    Test number
    885667942261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,720 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,720 miles
    Test number
    925992651253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,583 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    464713830291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,519 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,519 miles
    Test number
    443558349223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,546 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,546 miles
    Test number
    683155158242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,368 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,368 miles
    Test number
    191065457260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,365 miles (+1,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,365 miles
    Test number
    141221657225
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass16,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,180 miles
    Test number
    812131556266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L101 ULF

Does L101 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L101 ULF expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L101 ULF?
The MOT on L101 ULF expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L101 ULF done?
L101 ULF was recorded at 60,046 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 2,399 miles a year.
Has L101 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L101 ULF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L101 ULF 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 L101 ULF find?
L101 ULF failed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside rear service brake lagging in operation; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 4 more.

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