Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc
L13 ELAMOT history
L13 ELA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 94,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 94,595 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 ELA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 8 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 ELA was last recorded at 94,595 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 11,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,897 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,698 miles
- Average per year
- 7,805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,595 miles
- 2025 – 82,897 miles
- 2024 – 74,517 miles
- 2023 – 67,876 miles
- 2022 – 57,541 miles
- 2021 – 50,675 miles
- 2020 – 43,724 miles
- 2019 – 37,032 miles
- 2018 – 30,479 miles
- 2017 – 24,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,595 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
11 tests since 29 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,595 miles (+11,698)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 94,595 miles
- Test number
- 443451513031
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass82,897 miles (+8,380)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 82,897 miles
- Test number
- 774204241427
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass74,517 miles (+6,641)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 74,517 miles
- Test number
- 559293927841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,876 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 67,876 miles
- Test number
- 877896240566
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,876 miles (+10,335)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,876 miles
- Test number
- 685233823417
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,541 miles (+6,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 57,541 miles
- Test number
- 151169011335
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,675 miles (+6,951)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 50,675 miles
- Test number
- 992684491222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,724 miles (+6,692)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 43,724 miles
- Test number
- 377826417054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,032 miles (+6,553)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,032 miles
- Test number
- 677733217229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,479 miles (+6,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 30,479 miles
- Test number
- 377052334350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass24,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 24,442 miles
- Test number
- 488807126828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 ELA
- Does L13 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 ELA is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 ELA?
- The MOT on L13 ELA is valid until 7 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 ELA done?
- L13 ELA was recorded at 94,595 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,805 miles a year.
- Has L13 ELA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 ELA has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L13 ELA 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 ELA find?
- L13 ELA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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