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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.

L13 XME grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass99,430 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass92,581 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,581 miles
    Test number
    177054844356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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.
  8. Pass49,106 miles (+18,522)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    404765469058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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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