
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass142,905 miles (+4,576)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 142,905 miles
- Test number
- 279718587541
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass120,273 miles (+5,744)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 120,273 miles
- Test number
- 370393555989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,529 miles (+4,880)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 114,529 miles
- Test number
- 909399285844
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass65,855 miles (+14,340)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 65,855 miles
- Test number
- 535862524343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,515 miles (+14,838)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 51,515 miles
- Test number
- 545726113378
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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