Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
L15 ERLMOT history
L15 ERL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,206 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 75,206 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,956 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 ERL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 ERL was last recorded at 75,206 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 75,206 miles · 22 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,956 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 75,206 miles
- 2022 – 73,523 miles
- 2021 – 72,461 miles
- 2020 – 70,662 miles
- 2019 – 64,917 miles
- 2018 – 58,431 miles
- 2017 – 51,550 miles
- 2016 – 45,836 miles
- 2015 – 38,854 miles
- 2014 – 30,476 miles
- 2013 – 18,830 miles
- 2012 – 10,989 miles
- 2011 – 1,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,206 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,206 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 75,206 miles
- Test number
- 258173260910
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail75,206 miles (+1,683)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,206 miles
- Test number
- 341107279019
- MajorFront Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,523 miles (+1,062)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,523 miles
- Test number
- 789573099454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,461 miles
- Test number
- 703777925492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,461 miles (+1,799)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,461 miles
- Test number
- 670658216801
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass70,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,662 miles
- Test number
- 765525266819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,662 miles (+5,745)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,662 miles
- Test number
- 383652295586
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass64,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 64,917 miles
- Test number
- 506260795804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,917 miles (+6,486)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,917 miles
- Test number
- 565266362454
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass58,431 miles (+6,881)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 58,431 miles
- Test number
- 797648956951
- AdvisoryFront Both) brake discs lipped and worn
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
Pass51,550 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 51,550 miles
- Test number
- 474164300447
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBonnet saftey catch requires attention
Fail51,549 miles (+5,713)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,549 miles
- Test number
- 279639759263
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBonnet saftey catch requires attention
Pass45,836 miles (+6,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 45,836 miles
- Test number
- 126914856408
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking can be seen across tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tyre tread pattern showing signs of fatigue, with cracking visable. (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,854 miles (+8,378)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 38,854 miles
- Test number
- 378409135121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,476 miles (+11,646)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 30,476 miles
- Test number
- 117602534177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,830 miles (+7,841)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 18,830 miles
- Test number
- 606152543112
- NoteFront tyres starting to crack
Pass10,989 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 10,989 miles
- Test number
- 729831432106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,971 miles (+9,147)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,971 miles
- Test number
- 435960332115
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass1,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 1,824 miles
- Test number
- 348712451106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 ERL
- Does L15 ERL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L15 ERL expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L15 ERL?
- The MOT on L15 ERL expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L15 ERL done?
- L15 ERL was recorded at 75,206 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 5,956 miles a year.
- Has L15 ERL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 ERL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L15 ERL 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 L15 ERL find?
- L15 ERL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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