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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

L13 ABVMOT history

L13 ABV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L13 ABV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,767 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 ABV was last recorded at 100,767 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,735 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,032 miles
Average per year
6,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,767 miles
  • 2024 – 97,735 miles
  • 2023 – 94,557 miles
  • 2022 – 91,178 miles
  • 2021 – 87,550 miles
  • 2020 – 84,207 miles
  • 2019 – 78,647 miles
  • 2018 – 70,407 miles
  • 2017 – 60,428 miles
  • 2016 – 48,298 miles
  • 2015 – 39,896 miles
  • 2014 – 30,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,767 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine noisyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Both rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,767 miles (+3,032)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,767 miles
    Test number
    262791406669
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  2. Pass97,735 miles (+3,178)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,735 miles
    Test number
    210560555850
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  3. Pass94,557 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    562978358568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  4. Fail94,545 miles (+3,367)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    344264774629
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from engine (oil level ok)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak

  5. Pass91,178 miles (+3,628)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,178 miles
    Test number
    719139713306
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,550 miles
    Test number
    412884365869
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear both tyres are cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail87,550 miles (+3,343)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,550 miles
    Test number
    616771446345
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear both tyres are cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,207 miles (+5,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,207 miles
    Test number
    890994711460
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,647 miles (+8,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    983058438727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,407 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,407 miles
    Test number
    520676876065
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

  11. Fail70,369 miles (+9,941)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    667051517439
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass60,428 miles (+12,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,428 miles
    Test number
    704275253054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass48,298 miles (+8,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,298 miles
    Test number
    752071524159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing

  14. Pass39,896 miles (+9,451)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    558258955082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on

  15. Pass30,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,445 miles
    Test number
    269619954036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 ABV

Does L13 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 ABV is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 ABV?
The MOT on L13 ABV is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 ABV done?
L13 ABV was recorded at 100,767 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,011 miles a year.
Has L13 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 ABV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 ABV 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 L13 ABV find?
L13 ABV passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear outer position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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