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White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,984 cc

L13 MTXMOT history

L13 MTX is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L13 MTX white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,545 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MTX was last recorded at 169,545 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 12,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,479 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,066 miles
Average per year
12,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,545 miles
  • 2025 – 157,479 miles
  • 2024 – 140,783 miles
  • 2023 – 125,143 miles
  • 2022 – 109,115 miles
  • 2021 – 93,626 miles
  • 2020 – 91,106 miles
  • 2019 – 78,666 miles
  • 2018 – 65,424 miles
  • 2017 – 63,585 miles
  • 2016 – 54,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,545 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,545 miles (+12,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,545 miles
    Test number
    493973627936
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass157,479 miles (+16,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,479 miles
    Test number
    690153147512
    • AdvisoryUnder body general corrosion
  3. Pass140,783 miles (+15,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,783 miles
    Test number
    184304284514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,143 miles
    Test number
    773056181495
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225-40-18y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose
  5. Fail125,143 miles (+16,028)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,143 miles
    Test number
    846580637393
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both spaced wrong (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225-40-18y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose
  6. Pass109,115 miles (+15,489)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    861488279537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,626 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,626 miles
    Test number
    100120247285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,106 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    548864041084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp appears slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
  9. Fail91,104 miles (+12,438)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    536445259586
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp appears slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
  10. Pass78,666 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,666 miles
    Test number
    380290605492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Fail78,663 miles (+13,239)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    305350311182
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  12. Pass65,424 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,424 miles
    Test number
    529061096721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,585 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    242506191244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    265550967313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L13 MTX

Does L13 MTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MTX is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MTX?
The MOT on L13 MTX is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MTX done?
L13 MTX was recorded at 169,545 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 12,327 miles a year.
Has L13 MTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MTX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 MTX 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 MTX find?
L13 MTX passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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