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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L15 LUFMOT history

L15 LUF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L15 LUF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,559 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LUF was last recorded at 158,559 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,495 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
9,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,559 miles
  • 2024 – 152,111 miles
  • 2023 – 148,219 miles
  • 2022 – 142,905 miles
  • 2021 – 138,329 miles
  • 2020 – 129,431 miles
  • 2019 – 124,900 miles
  • 2018 – 120,273 miles
  • 2017 – 114,529 miles
  • 2016 – 109,649 miles
  • 2015 – 88,349 miles
  • 2014 – 65,855 miles
  • 2013 – 51,515 miles
  • 2012 – 36,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,559 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,559 miles (+64)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,559 miles
    Test number
    981429277078
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail158,495 miles (+6,384)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,495 miles
    Test number
    249157817046
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass152,111 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,111 miles
    Test number
    443291136470
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail152,111 miles (+3,892)2 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,111 miles
    Test number
    675967362030
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass148,219 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,219 miles
    Test number
    328104959502
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail148,218 miles (+5,313)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,218 miles
    Test number
    168322420123
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass142,905 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,905 miles
    Test number
    279718587541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    459215253987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail138,329 miles (+8,898)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    164463122324
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass129,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,431 miles
    Test number
    113232642451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail129,431 miles (+4,531)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,431 miles
    Test number
    821114600281
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass124,900 miles (+4,627)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,900 miles
    Test number
    950190113258
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  13. Pass120,273 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,273 miles
    Test number
    370393555989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,529 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,529 miles
    Test number
    909399285844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,649 miles (+21,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,649 miles
    Test number
    232465841588
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass88,349 miles (+22,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,349 miles
    Test number
    973359337443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass65,855 miles (+14,340)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,855 miles
    Test number
    535862524343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,515 miles (+14,838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    545726113378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,677 miles
    Test number
    766600722361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 LUF

Does L15 LUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LUF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 LUF?
The MOT on L15 LUF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 LUF done?
L15 LUF was recorded at 158,559 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 9,392 miles a year.
Has L15 LUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LUF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 LUF 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 LUF find?
L15 LUF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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