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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

L13 BJGMOT history

L13 BJG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L13 BJG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
187,365 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BJG was last recorded at 187,365 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 7,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,207 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,158 miles
Average per year
9,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,365 miles
  • 2025 – 180,207 miles
  • 2024 – 173,871 miles
  • 2023 – 167,858 miles
  • 2022 – 162,464 miles
  • 2021 – 157,040 miles
  • 2020 – 152,505 miles
  • 2019 – 148,928 miles
  • 2018 – 142,141 miles
  • 2017 – 130,110 miles
  • 2016 – 117,635 miles
  • 2015 – 100,878 miles
  • 2014 – 87,013 miles
  • 2013 – 71,370 miles
  • 2012 – 56,855 miles
  • 2011 – 41,120 miles
  • 2010 – 27,257 miles
  • 2009 – 20,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,365 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront n/s sill slightly corroded under sealant but not in persribed area

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,365 miles (+7,158)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    187,365 miles
    Test number
    929452093913
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s sill slightly corroded under sealant but not in persribed area

  2. Pass180,207 miles (+6,336)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    180,207 miles
    Test number
    725510654249
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass173,871 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,871 miles
    Test number
    284257269197
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail173,871 miles (+6,013)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,871 miles
    Test number
    773429192226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass167,858 miles (+5,394)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,858 miles
    Test number
    810231694055
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,464 miles (+2)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,464 miles
    Test number
    313476588799
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail162,462 miles (+5,422)2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,462 miles
    Test number
    604711742268
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,040 miles (+4,535)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    196001126745
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,505 miles (+3,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,505 miles
    Test number
    682502167836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass148,928 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,928 miles
    Test number
    347258492817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,141 miles (+12,031)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,141 miles
    Test number
    482622575559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass130,110 miles (+12,475)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,110 miles
    Test number
    439579153615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,635 miles (+16,757)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,635 miles
    Test number
    386462824122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,878 miles (+13,865)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    258760804370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,013 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,013 miles
    Test number
    747004604309
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass87,013 miles (+15,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,013 miles
    Test number
    788064704352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass71,370 miles (+14,515)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,370 miles
    Test number
    707773703344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,855 miles (+15,735)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,855 miles
    Test number
    999953892238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,120 miles (+13,863)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,120 miles
    Test number
    386080891478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,257 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,257 miles
    Test number
    603625290203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,059 miles
    Test number
    162825699251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 BJG

Does L13 BJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BJG is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 BJG?
The MOT on L13 BJG is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BJG done?
L13 BJG was recorded at 187,365 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,858 miles a year.
Has L13 BJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BJG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 BJG 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 BJG find?
L13 BJG passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 12 more.

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