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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

L15 TMAMOT history

L15 TMA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L15 TMA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,837 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 TMA was last recorded at 99,837 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,836 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,837 miles
  • 2024 – 97,332 miles
  • 2023 – 93,492 miles
  • 2022 – 89,975 miles
  • 2021 – 85,894 miles
  • 2020 – 82,413 miles
  • 2019 – 78,924 miles
  • 2018 – 74,279 miles
  • 2017 – 70,669 miles
  • 2016 – 67,273 miles
  • 2015 – 63,117 miles
  • 2014 – 58,275 miles
  • 2013 – 53,216 miles
  • 2012 – 46,238 miles
  • 2011 – 41,295 miles
  • 2010 – 35,928 miles
  • 2009 – 28,937 miles
  • 2008 – 22,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,837 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,837 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,837 miles
    Test number
    418138239274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,836 miles (+2,504)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    193997059141
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))

  3. Pass97,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,332 miles
    Test number
    382214047483
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail97,332 miles (+3,840)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,332 miles
    Test number
    964895130537
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    398625460902
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  6. Fail93,492 miles (+3,517)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    389004745325
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  7. Pass89,975 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,975 miles
    Test number
    472752818639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail89,973 miles (+4,079)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,973 miles
    Test number
    376625249000
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    975369113651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,894 miles (+3,481)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    193572505546
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,413 miles (+3,489)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    981304470624
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass78,924 miles (+4,645)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    285596948189
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass74,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,279 miles
    Test number
    306454954974
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

  14. Fail74,278 miles (+3,609)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,278 miles
    Test number
    563216517406
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb faulty or in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both rears (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryHand brake stiff to pull on

  15. Pass70,669 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    531463822837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    650195192145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,273 miles (+4,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    308612998972
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass63,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,117 miles
    Test number
    287083127750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,117 miles (+4,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,117 miles
    Test number
    123223090385
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass58,275 miles (+5,059)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,275 miles
    Test number
    496832344403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass53,216 miles (+200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,216 miles
    Test number
    957112353307
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail53,016 miles (+6,778)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,016 miles
    Test number
    456493743386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass46,238 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,238 miles
    Test number
    398208932332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,295 miles (+5,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    589959331310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass35,928 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    810317140313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,937 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,937 miles
    Test number
    523409749373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,317 miles
    Test number
    581525448389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 TMA

Does L15 TMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 TMA is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 TMA?
The MOT on L15 TMA is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 TMA done?
L15 TMA was recorded at 99,837 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has L15 TMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TMA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 TMA 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 TMA find?
L15 TMA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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