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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L13 MFYMOT history

L13 MFY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 217,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

L13 MFY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
217,579 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MFY was last recorded at 217,579 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 5,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,334 miles · 30 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,245 miles
Average per year
11,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,579 miles
  • 2021 – 212,334 miles
  • 2020 – 202,777 miles
  • 2019 – 185,766 miles
  • 2018 – 180,262 miles
  • 2017 – 170,204 miles
  • 2016 – 160,475 miles
  • 2015 – 152,271 miles
  • 2014 – 145,137 miles
  • 2013 – 139,614 miles
  • 2012 – 133,206 miles
  • 2011 – 97,253 miles
  • 2010 – 73,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,579 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    217,579 miles
    Test number
    396780218268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail217,566 miles (+5,232)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,566 miles
    Test number
    895977381148
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass212,334 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    212,334 miles
    Test number
    294419030859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,777 miles (+17,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    202,777 miles
    Test number
    216515673747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass185,766 miles (+5,504)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,766 miles
    Test number
    562533368980
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear windows heavily tinted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake efforts weak
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion to all areas

  6. Pass180,262 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,262 miles
    Test number
    119305725164
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail180,260 miles (+10,056)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,260 miles
    Test number
    262051596086
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass170,204 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    170,204 miles
    Test number
    859526229699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  9. Fail170,204 miles (+9,729)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,204 miles
    Test number
    846978908975
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  10. Pass160,475 miles (+8,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    160,475 miles
    Test number
    555531865359
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass152,271 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,271 miles
    Test number
    143544353912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,137 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    145,137 miles
    Test number
    126304524326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail145,111 miles (+5,497)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,111 miles
    Test number
    709802624312
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass139,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    139,614 miles
    Test number
    816123023330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,614 miles (+6,408)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,614 miles
    Test number
    458933223410
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass133,206 miles (+14,497)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    133,206 miles
    Test number
    187886922380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    139350132494
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail118,709 miles (+21,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    879610932076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass97,253 miles (+23,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    998288231095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    180563330463
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L13 MFY

Does L13 MFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 MFY expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 MFY?
The MOT on L13 MFY expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 MFY done?
L13 MFY was recorded at 217,579 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 11,297 miles a year.
Has L13 MFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MFY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 MFY 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 MFY find?
L13 MFY passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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