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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L15 LNBMOT history

L15 LNB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

L15 LNB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
170,678 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LNB was last recorded at 170,678 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 8,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2022: 145,101 miles, lower than 145,907 miles on 7 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,168 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,510 miles
Average per year
9,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,678 miles
  • 2024 – 162,168 miles
  • 2023 – 153,550 miles
  • 2022 – 145,101 miles
  • 2021 – 138,169 miles
  • 2020 – 128,112 miles
  • 2019 – 117,456 miles
  • 2018 – 109,962 miles
  • 2017 – 102,013 miles
  • 2016 – 88,287 miles
  • 2015 – 77,800 miles
  • 2014 – 61,097 miles
  • 2013 – 52,562 miles
  • 2011 – 41,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlining obstructing view to rear

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer C V Boot weeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s rear foot brake reading low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,678 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,678 miles
    Test number
    918429980231
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlining obstructing view to rear

  2. Fail170,676 miles (+8,508)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,676 miles
    Test number
    844509740399
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlining obstructing view to rear

  3. Pass162,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,168 miles
    Test number
    608528278815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail162,166 miles (+8,616)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,166 miles
    Test number
    882902391204
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamps dim.

  5. Pass153,550 miles (+32)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,550 miles
    Test number
    161512967710
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C V Boot weeping grease

  6. Fail153,518 miles (+8,417)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,518 miles
    Test number
    473795971439
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C V Boot weeping grease

  7. Pass145,101 miles (-806)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    779913106034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,907 miles (+7,738)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,907 miles
    Test number
    907652697818
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror location. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass138,169 miles (+10,057)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,169 miles
    Test number
    149483548235
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass128,112 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,112 miles
    Test number
    776161038362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,111 miles (+10,655)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,111 miles
    Test number
    496362401623
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass117,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,456 miles
    Test number
    366077601424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,456 miles (+7,494)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,456 miles
    Test number
    909493940575
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass109,962 miles (+7,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,962 miles
    Test number
    163066477413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,013 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,013 miles
    Test number
    359004051368
    • AdvisoryN/s rear foot brake reading low

  16. Fail101,664 miles (+13,377)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    213637774556
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s rear foot brake reading low

  17. Pass88,287 miles (+10,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    784136311422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

  18. Pass77,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    645751765145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,800 miles (+16,703)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    976831165174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass61,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,097 miles
    Test number
    638142964115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,095 miles (+8,533)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    636482864177
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOs front and rear tyres worn in inner edges

  22. Pass52,562 miles (+10,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    827042843017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    378512141372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,761 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    498042541348
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

Questions about L15 LNB

Does L15 LNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 LNB expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 LNB?
The MOT on L15 LNB expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 LNB done?
L15 LNB was recorded at 170,678 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 9,371 miles a year.
Has L15 LNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LNB has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 LNB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 LNB find?
L15 LNB passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear lamp lens damaged; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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