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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L15 TDGMOT history

L15 TDG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L15 TDG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,185 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 TDG was last recorded at 110,185 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,803 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,382 miles
Average per year
4,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,185 miles
  • 2025 – 105,803 miles
  • 2024 – 102,202 miles
  • 2023 – 99,615 miles
  • 2022 – 96,326 miles
  • 2021 – 92,884 miles
  • 2020 – 90,262 miles
  • 2019 – 83,362 miles
  • 2018 – 77,185 miles
  • 2017 – 71,992 miles
  • 2016 – 68,440 miles
  • 2015 – 63,824 miles
  • 2014 – 58,107 miles
  • 2013 – 48,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,185 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main spring arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main spring arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,185 miles (+4,382)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,185 miles
    Test number
    835172501110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main spring arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main spring arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass105,803 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    809603397915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail105,799 miles (+3,597)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    133150073915
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass102,202 miles (+2,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    883827822097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass99,615 miles (+3,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    263731496261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass96,326 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    842802560351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,292 miles (+3,408)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,292 miles
    Test number
    210578590719
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass92,884 miles (+2,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    201979703347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass90,262 miles (+6,900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,262 miles
    Test number
    771304717889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,362 miles
    Test number
    861848660636
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail83,361 miles (+6,176)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,361 miles
    Test number
    650712800603
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass77,185 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,185 miles
    Test number
    296672225506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,992 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    963371570366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,440 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,440 miles
    Test number
    835188768862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,824 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    477560855047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,107 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    449336154072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,487 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    135927443068
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers split still clear screen.

Questions about L15 TDG

Does L15 TDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 TDG is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 TDG?
The MOT on L15 TDG is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 TDG done?
L15 TDG was recorded at 110,185 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,774 miles a year.
Has L15 TDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TDG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 TDG 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 TDG find?
L15 TDG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main spring arm bush; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of trailing arm mounting; offside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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