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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L15 TOVMOT history

L15 TOV is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L15 TOV white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,701 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 TOV was last recorded at 132,701 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,074 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,627 miles
Average per year
8,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,701 miles
  • 2025 – 129,074 miles
  • 2024 – 124,700 miles
  • 2023 – 116,644 miles
  • 2022 – 114,813 miles
  • 2021 – 109,199 miles
  • 2020 – 102,703 miles
  • 2019 – 96,058 miles
  • 2018 – 85,888 miles
  • 2017 – 70,918 miles
  • 2016 – 55,948 miles
  • 2015 – 41,352 miles
  • 2014 – 30,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,701 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,701 miles (+3,627)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,701 miles
    Test number
    648524676301
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass129,074 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,074 miles
    Test number
    954436081334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail129,065 miles (+4,365)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,065 miles
    Test number
    469949266616
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass124,700 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,700 miles
    Test number
    890052969664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,644 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,644 miles
    Test number
    459733572995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,813 miles (+5,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,813 miles
    Test number
    673501619660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  7. Pass109,199 miles (+6,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    497600173876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass102,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,703 miles
    Test number
    432160477758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail102,703 miles (+6,645)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,703 miles
    Test number
    388440822072
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass96,058 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,058 miles
    Test number
    790342635742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail96,053 miles (+10,165)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,053 miles
    Test number
    745238213551
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass85,888 miles (+14,970)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,888 miles
    Test number
    703856145337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepping on inner tread pattern
  13. Pass70,918 miles (+14,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,918 miles
    Test number
    965671566016
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleeve/clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
  14. Pass55,948 miles (+14,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,948 miles
    Test number
    569103027708
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve/ clamps corroded
  15. Pass41,352 miles (+10,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    137912837243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,524 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,524 miles
    Test number
    268622674298
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass30,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,524 miles
    Test number
    337582974420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 TOV

Does L15 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 TOV is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 TOV?
The MOT on L15 TOV is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 TOV done?
L15 TOV was recorded at 132,701 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 8,775 miles a year.
Has L15 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TOV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 TOV 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 TOV find?
L15 TOV passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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