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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.

L13 CHP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass76,737 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass50,884 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    444614191060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,572 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    984515743507
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass17,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,826 miles
    Test number
    259051754099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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