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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

L15 MCJMOT history

L15 MCJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L15 MCJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,195 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 MCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 MCJ was last recorded at 161,195 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,142 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,053 miles
Average per year
8,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,195 miles
  • 2025 – 156,142 miles
  • 2024 – 152,243 miles
  • 2023 – 145,717 miles
  • 2022 – 139,547 miles
  • 2021 – 133,145 miles
  • 2020 – 124,474 miles
  • 2019 – 117,930 miles
  • 2018 – 106,140 miles
  • 2017 – 95,540 miles
  • 2016 – 85,203 miles
  • 2015 – 74,716 miles
  • 2014 – 64,731 miles
  • 2013 – 54,966 miles
  • 2012 – 46,565 miles
  • 2011 – 40,382 miles
  • 2010 – 32,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,195 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,195 miles (+5,053)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,195 miles
    Test number
    194049531914
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,142 miles (+3,899)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,142 miles
    Test number
    790310917599
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,243 miles (+18)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    305353755464
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail152,225 miles (+6,508)4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,225 miles
    Test number
    782826266092
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,717 miles (+6,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,717 miles
    Test number
    477832402706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,547 miles (+6,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,547 miles
    Test number
    840783988100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,145 miles (+8,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,145 miles
    Test number
    278523953578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,474 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,474 miles
    Test number
    633177014000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,441 miles (+6,511)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,441 miles
    Test number
    956570947640
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,930 miles
    Test number
    920362980483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail117,930 miles (+11,790)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,930 miles
    Test number
    213444545055
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass106,140 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    662926468306
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail106,140 miles (+10,600)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    212416523004
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass95,540 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,540 miles
    Test number
    373455466902
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail95,534 miles (+10,331)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    395960564597
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also secondary tread worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass85,203 miles (+10,487)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    301485448975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,716 miles (+9,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,716 miles
    Test number
    215934578103
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside front
    • AdvisoryEngine and under shields fitted

  18. Fail64,731 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    796201144262
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass64,731 miles (+9,765)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    809091444201
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,966 miles (+8,401)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,966 miles
    Test number
    925624133212
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,565 miles (+6,183)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    618910752212
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail40,382 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    308597351212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass40,382 miles (+7,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    906827351212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass32,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,871 miles
    Test number
    390100460483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 MCJ

Does L15 MCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 MCJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 MCJ?
The MOT on L15 MCJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 MCJ done?
L15 MCJ was recorded at 161,195 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,062 miles a year.
Has L15 MCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 MCJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 MCJ 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 MCJ find?
L15 MCJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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