
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
L13 CHPMOT history
L13 CHP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,737 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 CHP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 CHP was last recorded at 76,737 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 76,735 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,737 miles
- 2025 – 71,079 miles
- 2024 – 65,950 miles
- 2023 – 61,211 miles
- 2022 – 55,385 miles
- 2021 – 53,820 miles
- 2020 – 50,884 miles
- 2019 – 45,322 miles
- 2018 – 40,750 miles
- 2017 – 35,060 miles
- 2016 – 30,010 miles
- 2015 – 25,116 miles
- 2014 – 17,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,737 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,737 miles
- Test number
- 736617291811
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail76,735 miles (+5,656)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,735 miles
- Test number
- 629572644667
- MajorFront Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,079 miles (+5,129)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 71,079 miles
- Test number
- 351830908010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,950 miles (+4,739)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 65,950 miles
- Test number
- 952696570296
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S and N/S inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,211 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 61,211 miles
- Test number
- 882970787123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail61,211 miles (+5,826)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,211 miles
- Test number
- 829072921435
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass55,385 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 55,385 miles
- Test number
- 487619439595
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail55,385 miles (+1,565)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,385 miles
- Test number
- 110219186382
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Pass53,820 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 53,820 miles
- Test number
- 801800804447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail53,820 miles (+2,936)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,820 miles
- Test number
- 799572992067
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass50,884 miles (+2,312)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 50,884 miles
- Test number
- 444614191060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,572 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,572 miles
- Test number
- 984515743507
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass45,322 miles (+4,572)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 45,322 miles
- Test number
- 594817099196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass40,750 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 40,750 miles
- Test number
- 261250565884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail40,751 miles (+5,691)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,751 miles
- Test number
- 696982974200
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass35,060 miles (+5,050)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 35,060 miles
- Test number
- 262059841124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass30,010 miles (+4,894)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 30,010 miles
- Test number
- 994501841346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass25,116 miles (+7,290)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 25,116 miles
- Test number
- 735994845013
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteSlight lip on front discs
Pass17,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 17,826 miles
- Test number
- 259051754099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,826 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,826 miles
- Test number
- 197031054042
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about L13 CHP
- Does L13 CHP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 CHP is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 CHP?
- The MOT on L13 CHP is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 CHP done?
- L13 CHP was recorded at 76,737 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
- Has L13 CHP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 CHP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L13 CHP 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 CHP find?
- L13 CHP passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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