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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L13 HLMMOT history

L13 HLM is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 205,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

L13 HLM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
205,178 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 HLM was last recorded at 205,178 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 15,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,072 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,106 miles
Average per year
8,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,178 miles
  • 2025 – 190,072 miles
  • 2024 – 186,396 miles
  • 2023 – 181,259 miles
  • 2021 – 173,834 miles
  • 2020 – 168,052 miles
  • 2019 – 160,584 miles
  • 2018 – 155,500 miles
  • 2017 – 149,706 miles
  • 2016 – 143,497 miles
  • 2015 – 136,371 miles
  • 2014 – 127,918 miles
  • 2013 – 118,724 miles
  • 2012 – 107,328 miles
  • 2011 – 87,179 miles
  • 2010 – 67,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,178 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Various items corroded under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,178 miles (+15,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    205,178 miles
    Test number
    576696370155
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,072 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,072 miles
    Test number
    625325484665
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail190,063 miles (+3,667)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,063 miles
    Test number
    482180341663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass186,396 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    186,396 miles
    Test number
    680348204261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail186,391 miles (+5,132)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,391 miles
    Test number
    465034978660
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,259 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    181,259 miles
    Test number
    891699295730
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear dog bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  7. Fail181,259 miles (+7,425)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,259 miles
    Test number
    177800942536
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear dog bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  8. Pass173,834 miles (+5,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,834 miles
    Test number
    841415487435
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  9. Pass168,052 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    168,052 miles
    Test number
    828981292160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    160,584 miles
    Test number
    568565004777
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail160,584 miles (+5,084)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,584 miles
    Test number
    274740883573
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass155,500 miles (+5,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,500 miles
    Test number
    604811527503
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  13. Pass149,706 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,706 miles
    Test number
    801230891600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,497 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    143,497 miles
    Test number
    845376759079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,371 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,371 miles
    Test number
    185918795124
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass136,371 miles (+8,453)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,371 miles
    Test number
    726898995104
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass127,918 miles (+9,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    109097794152
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass118,724 miles (+11,396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,724 miles
    Test number
    936515383193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,328 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    659422322205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly lipped and worn
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing edges badly

  20. Fail107,328 miles (+20,149)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    109922822221
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly lipped and worn
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing edges badly

  21. Pass87,179 miles (+19,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,179 miles
    Test number
    927765621230
    • NoteCant not test n/s/r seat belt because of fitted baby seat

  22. Pass67,917 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    172299820219
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm(225/45Y17)

Questions about L13 HLM

Does L13 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 HLM is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 HLM?
The MOT on L13 HLM is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 HLM done?
L13 HLM was recorded at 205,178 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 8,771 miles a year.
Has L13 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 HLM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 HLM 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 HLM find?
L13 HLM passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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