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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L15 LTEMOT history

L15 LTE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 211,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L15 LTE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
211,820 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LTE was last recorded at 211,820 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 15,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,624 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,196 miles
Average per year
14,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,820 miles
  • 2025 – 196,624 miles
  • 2024 – 184,373 miles
  • 2023 – 173,950 miles
  • 2022 – 162,415 miles
  • 2021 – 153,296 miles
  • 2020 – 146,493 miles
  • 2019 – 135,425 miles
  • 2018 – 120,844 miles
  • 2017 – 107,909 miles
  • 2016 – 67,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,820 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear wiper spllit

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,820 miles (+15,196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    211,820 miles
    Test number
    255992068268
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper spllit
  2. Pass196,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    196,624 miles
    Test number
    384114210101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail196,621 miles (+12,248)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,621 miles
    Test number
    761449971941
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass184,373 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,373 miles
    Test number
    940122621692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail184,369 miles (+10,419)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,369 miles
    Test number
    396029312805
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass173,950 miles (+11,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,950 miles
    Test number
    489872490070
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass162,415 miles (+9,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,415 miles
    Test number
    654281760690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass153,296 miles (+6,803)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,296 miles
    Test number
    547427767621
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass146,493 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    278848640272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,490 miles (+11,065)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,490 miles
    Test number
    257335657591
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass135,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,425 miles
    Test number
    461673033193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,423 miles (+14,579)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,423 miles
    Test number
    874367838059
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass120,844 miles (+12,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,844 miles
    Test number
    493455578538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass107,909 miles (+39,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,909 miles
    Test number
    519971809535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,991 miles
    Test number
    681113421119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L15 LTE

Does L15 LTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LTE is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 LTE?
The MOT on L15 LTE is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 LTE done?
L15 LTE was recorded at 211,820 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 14,152 miles a year.
Has L15 LTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LTE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 LTE 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 LTE find?
L15 LTE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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