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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 1,984 cc

L13 ABXMOT history

L13 ABX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L13 ABX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,828 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 ABX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 ABX was last recorded at 73,828 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 6,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2023: 55,902 miles, lower than 58,385 miles on 27 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,626 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,202 miles
Average per year
5,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,828 miles
  • 2025 – 67,626 miles
  • 2024 – 61,492 miles
  • 2023 – 55,902 miles
  • 2022 – 58,385 miles
  • 2021 – 44,067 miles
  • 2020 – 40,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,828 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,828 miles (+6,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,828 miles
    Test number
    680980524086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass67,626 miles (+6,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    933723514740
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass61,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    398760713785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,492 miles (+5,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    433843423950
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect Front and rear (0.1 (c))

  5. Pass55,902 miles (-2,483)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,902 miles
    Test number
    506289237659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,385 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    307082858683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail58,383 miles (+14,316)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,383 miles
    Test number
    911259330122
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,067 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    740106795889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    256112688063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 ABX

Does L13 ABX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 ABX is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 ABX?
The MOT on L13 ABX is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 ABX done?
L13 ABX was recorded at 73,828 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,503 miles a year.
Has L13 ABX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 ABX has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 ABX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 ABX find?
L13 ABX passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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