
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L15 SLMMOT history
L15 SLM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 150,313 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 SLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 SLM was last recorded at 150,313 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,310 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,313 miles
- 2024 – 144,067 miles
- 2023 – 138,539 miles
- 2022 – 134,860 miles
- 2021 – 133,055 miles
- 2020 – 130,885 miles
- 2019 – 128,297 miles
- 2018 – 128,290 miles
- 2017 – 123,564 miles
- 2016 – 115,183 miles
- 2015 – 106,273 miles
- 2014 – 95,702 miles
- 2013 – 85,565 miles
- 2012 – 74,260 miles
- 2011 – 63,499 miles
- 2010 – 53,831 miles
- 2009 – 42,287 miles
- 2008 – 30,127 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,313 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 150,313 miles
- Test number
- 486890026793
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,310 miles (+6,243)2 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,310 miles
- Test number
- 860911636772
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,067 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 144,067 miles
- Test number
- 692985583410
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOff side near side front wings rusted
Fail144,065 miles (+5,526)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,065 miles
- Test number
- 386587800515
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOff side near side front wings rusted
Pass138,539 miles (+3,679)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 138,539 miles
- Test number
- 907527905204
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass134,860 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 134,860 miles
- Test number
- 396414561120
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail134,860 miles (+1,805)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,860 miles
- Test number
- 599687048833
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,055 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 133,055 miles
- Test number
- 156151785317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front wings rusting
Fail133,054 miles (+2,169)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,054 miles
- Test number
- 372463950995
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front wings rusting
Pass130,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 130,885 miles
- Test number
- 293399097067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,885 miles (+2,588)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,885 miles
- Test number
- 198144193569
- 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))
Pass128,297 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 128,297 miles
- Test number
- 754089736009
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTemporary repairs to front wheelarches
Fail128,296 miles (+6)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,296 miles
- Test number
- 304163540185
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTemporary repairs to front wheelarches
Fail128,290 miles (+4,726)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,290 miles
- Test number
- 778868139342
- MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F wheel arch rusty
- AdvisorySlight leak exhaust
Pass123,564 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 123,564 miles
- Test number
- 980567121733
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryEngine management warning light indicates a fault
Fail123,558 miles (+8,375)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,558 miles
- Test number
- 233334790408
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryEngine management warning light indicates a fault
Pass115,183 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 115,183 miles
- Test number
- 696391372918
- AdvisoryFront tyre valves perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner shoulders
Fail115,183 miles (+8,910)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,183 miles
- Test number
- 279473700180
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront tyre valves perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner shoulders
Pass106,273 miles (+10,571)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 106,273 miles
- Test number
- 764271885598
- DangerousNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- DangerousOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass deteriated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail95,702 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,702 miles
- Test number
- 316688014234
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOffside headlight pattern weak
- NoteOffside rear door cannot be opened from outside
Pass95,702 miles (+10,137)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 95,702 miles
- Test number
- 565438214282
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOffside headlight pattern weak
- NoteOffside rear door cannot be opened from outside
Pass85,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 85,565 miles
- Test number
- 129209613281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,565 miles (+11,305)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,565 miles
- Test number
- 959276203267
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Pass74,260 miles (+10,761)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 74,260 miles
- Test number
- 739423312246
- NoteESP (traction control) light indicates a fault
Pass63,499 miles (+9,668)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 63,499 miles
- Test number
- 398040911238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,831 miles (+11,544)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 53,831 miles
- Test number
- 361879800206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,287 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 42,287 miles
- Test number
- 103145019284
- NoteCrack in windscreen outside area zone[a[
Fail42,287 miles (+12,160)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,287 miles
- Test number
- 234351919287
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCrack in windscreen outside area zone[a[
Pass30,127 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 30,127 miles
- Test number
- 374928918272
- NoteEsp light on
Fail30,127 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,127 miles
- Test number
- 960068918218
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEsp light on
Questions about L15 SLM
- Does L15 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 SLM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L15 SLM?
- The MOT on L15 SLM is valid until 19 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 SLM done?
- L15 SLM was recorded at 150,313 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,973 miles a year.
- Has L15 SLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 SLM has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L15 SLM 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 SLM find?
- L15 SLM passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded.
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