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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

L15 WJLMOT history

L15 WJL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L15 WJL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,970 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 WJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 WJL was last recorded at 138,970 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 8,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,185 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,785 miles
Average per year
8,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,970 miles
  • 2025 – 130,185 miles
  • 2024 – 125,752 miles
  • 2023 – 117,570 miles
  • 2022 – 102,327 miles
  • 2021 – 95,629 miles
  • 2020 – 89,249 miles
  • 2019 – 83,358 miles
  • 2018 – 75,501 miles
  • 2017 – 66,043 miles
  • 2016 – 58,141 miles
  • 2015 – 54,457 miles
  • 2014 – 38,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,970 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,970 miles (+8,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,970 miles
    Test number
    625214514819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,185 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    811189399784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,752 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,752 miles
    Test number
    323369360483
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail125,752 miles (+8,182)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,752 miles
    Test number
    504379452698
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass117,570 miles (+15,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,570 miles
    Test number
    279392075648
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,327 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    196363775797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,325 miles (+6,696)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,325 miles
    Test number
    819906838567
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,629 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,629 miles
    Test number
    935594804146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,249 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    537996522554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,358 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,358 miles
    Test number
    753421704999
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail83,356 miles (+7,855)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    850797851453
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass75,501 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,501 miles
    Test number
    630817279021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,467 miles (+9,424)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,467 miles
    Test number
    372832193743
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    457489912171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,043 miles (+7,902)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    119629596493
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,141 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    322046237920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,457 miles (+15,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,457 miles
    Test number
    169625455047
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers beggining to smear

  18. Pass38,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,962 miles
    Test number
    209100124065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 WJL

Does L15 WJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 WJL is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 WJL?
The MOT on L15 WJL is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 WJL done?
L15 WJL was recorded at 138,970 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,223 miles a year.
Has L15 WJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 WJL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 WJL 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 WJL find?
L15 WJL passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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