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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L13 DNEMOT history

L13 DNE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L13 DNE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,767 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 DNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 DNE was last recorded at 140,767 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,807 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,960 miles
Average per year
8,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,767 miles
  • 2025 – 134,807 miles
  • 2024 – 128,036 miles
  • 2023 – 120,638 miles
  • 2022 – 115,522 miles
  • 2021 – 108,613 miles
  • 2020 – 95,808 miles
  • 2019 – 83,805 miles
  • 2018 – 74,413 miles
  • 2017 – 70,291 miles
  • 2016 – 53,274 miles
  • 2015 – 40,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,767 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,767 miles (+5,960)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,767 miles
    Test number
    429692636306
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass134,807 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,807 miles
    Test number
    584748124553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail134,804 miles (+6,768)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,804 miles
    Test number
    389322273092
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass128,036 miles (+7,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,036 miles
    Test number
    307007605200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,638 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,638 miles
    Test number
    152448691349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail120,636 miles (+5,114)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,636 miles
    Test number
    510034362307
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass115,522 miles (+6,909)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    947412207123
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,613 miles
    Test number
    774589136121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,613 miles (+12,805)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,613 miles
    Test number
    707031408611
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre low

  10. Pass95,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    359262521966
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail95,808 miles (+12,003)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    379725004407
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,805 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,805 miles
    Test number
    245983053003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,413 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,413 miles
    Test number
    793406060885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    542147670578
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under tray fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail70,291 miles (+17,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    655500293050
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under tray fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass53,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    293157649754
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail53,274 miles (+12,499)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    558263829529
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass40,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    108079465174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L13 DNE

Does L13 DNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DNE is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 DNE?
The MOT on L13 DNE is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 DNE done?
L13 DNE was recorded at 140,767 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,962 miles a year.
Has L13 DNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 DNE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 DNE 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 DNE find?
L13 DNE passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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