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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L13 ELOMOT history

L13 ELO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L13 ELO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
72,032 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 ELO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 ELO was last recorded at 72,032 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 4,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,797 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,235 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,032 miles
  • 2025 – 67,797 miles
  • 2024 – 64,169 miles
  • 2023 – 59,633 miles
  • 2022 – 55,861 miles
  • 2021 – 52,650 miles
  • 2020 – 49,721 miles
  • 2019 – 46,269 miles
  • 2018 – 43,371 miles
  • 2017 – 35,605 miles
  • 2016 – 30,385 miles
  • 2015 – 24,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,032 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,032 miles (+4,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    912139153769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,797 miles (+3,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,797 miles
    Test number
    143765327154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass64,169 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    872716345122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,633 miles (+3,772)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,633 miles
    Test number
    710590605924
    • 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 control arm bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass55,861 miles (+3,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    440091638344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass52,650 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,650 miles
    Test number
    771586630027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass49,721 miles (+3,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    142440074851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass46,269 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    483869794905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,371 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,371 miles
    Test number
    487219044335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,605 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,605 miles
    Test number
    382809947998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,385 miles (+6,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,385 miles
    Test number
    125704259841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass24,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    851371354025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 ELO

Does L13 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 ELO is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 ELO?
The MOT on L13 ELO is valid until 2 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 ELO done?
L13 ELO was recorded at 72,032 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has L13 ELO ever failed its MOT?
No. L13 ELO has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L13 ELO 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 ELO find?
L13 ELO passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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