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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

L13 UEKMOT history

L13 UEK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

L13 UEK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
126,303 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 UEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 UEK was last recorded at 126,303 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 14,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,923 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
14,380 miles
Average per year
5,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,303 miles
  • 2021 – 111,923 miles
  • 2020 – 98,160 miles
  • 2019 – 91,248 miles
  • 2018 – 80,117 miles
  • 2017 – 76,577 miles
  • 2016 – 74,809 miles
  • 2015 – 70,539 miles
  • 2014 – 66,513 miles
  • 2013 – 62,423 miles
  • 2012 – 57,476 miles
  • 2011 – 54,297 miles
  • 2010 – 51,592 miles
  • 2009 – 48,000 miles
  • 2008 – 43,728 miles
  • 2007 – 37,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,303 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,303 miles
    Test number
    266129509930
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,303 miles (+14,380)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,303 miles
    Test number
    238651720150
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,923 miles (+13,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,923 miles
    Test number
    855679012434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,160 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    379573156688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,248 miles (+11,131)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    426934313890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,117 miles (+3,540)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    100161852835
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass76,577 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    336583308593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    503296679603
    • AdvisoryVery low

  9. Fail74,809 miles (+4,270)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    223292980829
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryVery low

  10. Pass70,539 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    464589444789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,513 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,513 miles
    Test number
    419713614295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,423 miles (+4,947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,423 miles
    Test number
    848981833219
    • NoteO/s front tyre has a repair to its outer sidewall
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is spliting on its inner sidewall

  13. Pass57,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    376032742439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,476 miles (+3,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    519962542290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass54,297 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    326733861009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteExhaust backbox damaged

  16. Fail54,297 miles (+2,705)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    115203861463
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteExhaust backbox damaged

  17. Pass51,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    740637050033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,592 miles (+3,592)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    741667950036
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass48,000 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    593183139059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,728 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,728 miles
    Test number
    284132838058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,430 miles
    Test number
    610350837074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Questions about L13 UEK

Does L13 UEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 UEK expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 UEK?
The MOT on L13 UEK expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 UEK done?
L13 UEK was recorded at 126,303 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 5,515 miles a year.
Has L13 UEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 UEK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 UEK 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 UEK find?
L13 UEK passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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