
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
L13 XMEMOT history
L13 XME is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 99,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 99,430 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,457 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 XME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 26 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 XME was last recorded at 99,430 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,408 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 9,457 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 99,430 miles
- 2023 – 92,581 miles
- 2022 – 86,245 miles
- 2021 – 79,088 miles
- 2020 – 71,260 miles
- 2019 – 60,294 miles
- 2018 – 49,106 miles
- 2017 – 30,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 13 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,430 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 99,430 miles
- Test number
- 985814202720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail99,408 miles (+6,827)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,408 miles
- Test number
- 923904645633
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,581 miles (+6,336)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 92,581 miles
- Test number
- 177054844356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,245 miles (+7,157)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,245 miles
- Test number
- 802822612469
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass79,088 miles (+7,828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 79,088 miles
- Test number
- 806679247218
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,260 miles (+10,966)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 71,260 miles
- Test number
- 325385747211
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,294 miles (+11,188)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 60,294 miles
- Test number
- 938013002471
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear 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))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass49,106 miles (+18,522)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 49,106 miles
- Test number
- 404765469058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 30,584 miles
- Test number
- 372778343549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 XME
- Does L13 XME currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L13 XME expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L13 XME?
- The MOT on L13 XME expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L13 XME done?
- L13 XME was recorded at 99,430 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 9,457 miles a year.
- Has L13 XME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 XME has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L13 XME 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 XME find?
- L13 XME passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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