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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

L13 LPGMOT history

L13 LPG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L13 LPG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,061 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LPG was last recorded at 90,061 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,548 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
513 miles
Average per year
3,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,061 miles
  • 2025 – 89,548 miles
  • 2024 – 89,012 miles
  • 2023 – 88,518 miles
  • 2022 – 88,242 miles
  • 2021 – 87,924 miles
  • 2019 – 87,913 miles
  • 2018 – 87,606 miles
  • 2017 – 86,442 miles
  • 2016 – 78,793 miles
  • 2015 – 72,425 miles
  • 2014 – 66,997 miles
  • 2013 – 61,226 miles
  • 2012 – 55,716 miles
  • 2011 – 50,005 miles
  • 2010 – 41,217 miles
  • 2009 – 37,886 miles
  • 2008 – 35,852 miles
  • 2007 – 32,506 miles
  • 2006 – 29,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,061 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,061 miles (+513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    957013402584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass89,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,548 miles
    Test number
    147242015093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail89,548 miles (+536)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,548 miles
    Test number
    334276888324
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass89,012 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    188745418817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,007 miles (+489)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    932309002699
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front outer cv gaiter split leaking out grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass88,518 miles (+276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    874967016073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV gaiter has a pinhole that is weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,242 miles (+318)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    382782153962
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,924 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    425752627677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,913 miles (+15)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,913 miles
    Test number
    528345010949
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail87,898 miles (+292)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,898 miles
    Test number
    461723236833
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  11. Pass87,606 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    772750997832
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  12. Pass86,442 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    733398225035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,793 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    151401605333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,425 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    428908315109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,997 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,997 miles
    Test number
    895988014136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,226 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,226 miles
    Test number
    258140823454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    226582422171
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail55,716 miles (+5,711)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    197932022155
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass50,005 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    475173421149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,217 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,217 miles
    Test number
    504958210154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,886 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    261770529427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,852 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    360143528178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,506 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,506 miles
    Test number
    110400227157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,331 miles
    Test number
    350402626194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LPG

Does L13 LPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LPG is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LPG?
The MOT on L13 LPG is valid until 22 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 LPG done?
L13 LPG was recorded at 90,061 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,001 miles a year.
Has L13 LPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LPG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 LPG 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 LPG find?
L13 LPG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all.

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