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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

L14 RXUMOT history

L14 RXU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L14 RXU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
144,041 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L14 RXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L14 RXU was last recorded at 144,041 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,210 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,831 miles
Average per year
4,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,041 miles
  • 2025 – 141,210 miles
  • 2023 – 140,416 miles
  • 2022 – 136,355 miles
  • 2021 – 126,459 miles
  • 2020 – 125,045 miles
  • 2019 – 116,977 miles
  • 2018 – 114,946 miles
  • 2017 – 111,128 miles
  • 2016 – 108,085 miles
  • 2015 – 101,711 miles
  • 2014 – 96,644 miles
  • 2013 – 88,333 miles
  • 2012 – 86,603 miles
  • 2011 – 81,527 miles
  • 2010 – 71,890 miles
  • 2009 – 63,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,041 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Suspension and exhaust modified

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Slight weap from nearside cv boot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,041 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,041 miles
    Test number
    584003765332
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

  2. Pass141,210 miles (+210)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,210 miles
    Test number
    971713699484
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail141,000 miles (+584)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,000 miles
    Test number
    870705739015
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,416 miles (+4,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,416 miles
    Test number
    812863255491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,355 miles
    Test number
    183642995627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,355 miles (+9,896)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,355 miles
    Test number
    160430275433
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,459 miles (+1,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,459 miles
    Test number
    479792159331
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,045 miles (+8,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,045 miles
    Test number
    192113637823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing arches corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension and exhaust modified

  9. Pass116,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    226326866883
    • AdvisorySlight weap from nearside cv boot
    • AdvisorySuspension and exhaust modified

  10. Fail116,977 miles (+2,031)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    138184738342
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight weap from nearside cv boot

  11. Pass114,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    558458068368
    • AdvisoryModified suspension

  12. Fail114,946 miles (+3,818)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    136922973402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryModified suspension

  13. Pass111,128 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    643331497457
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components.

  14. Fail111,127 miles (+3,042)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,127 miles
    Test number
    580244941766
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components.

  15. Pass108,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,085 miles
    Test number
    398227061734
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail108,085 miles (+6,374)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,085 miles
    Test number
    685736887763
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside ( rear bushs) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass101,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    337848015140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,708 miles (+5,064)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    225108115445
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass96,644 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    996619774017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,333 miles (+1,730)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    697239393025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass86,603 miles (+5,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,603 miles
    Test number
    118636892097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass81,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    505999881055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,527 miles (+9,637)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    285278381028
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,890 miles
    Test number
    193939590071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,890 miles (+8,597)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,890 miles
    Test number
    452939690047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass63,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,293 miles
    Test number
    174751499072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L14 RXU

Does L14 RXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L14 RXU is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L14 RXU?
The MOT on L14 RXU is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L14 RXU done?
L14 RXU was recorded at 144,041 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,713 miles a year.
Has L14 RXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L14 RXU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L14 RXU 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 L14 RXU find?
L14 RXU passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: undertray fitted.

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