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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

L19 GHJMOT history

L19 GHJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L19 GHJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,476 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 GHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 GHJ was last recorded at 146,476 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 9,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,281 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,195 miles
Average per year
7,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,476 miles
  • 2025 – 137,281 miles
  • 2024 – 128,631 miles
  • 2023 – 120,041 miles
  • 2022 – 110,925 miles
  • 2021 – 102,393 miles
  • 2020 – 95,915 miles
  • 2018 – 91,177 miles
  • 2017 – 82,080 miles
  • 2016 – 74,886 miles
  • 2015 – 66,583 miles
  • 2014 – 59,775 miles
  • 2013 – 52,317 miles
  • 2012 – 45,853 miles
  • 2011 – 36,473 miles
  • 2010 – 29,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,476 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp Slightly InsecureRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,476 miles (+9,195)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,476 miles
    Test number
    269112313758
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp Slightly Insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass137,281 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,281 miles
    Test number
    670428460270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail137,259 miles (+8,628)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,259 miles
    Test number
    516657663623
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass128,631 miles (+249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,631 miles
    Test number
    813827458970
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail128,382 miles (+8,341)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,382 miles
    Test number
    509852668685
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass120,041 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,041 miles
    Test number
    924561578908
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail120,040 miles (+9,115)1 dangerous2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,040 miles
    Test number
    255388805183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass110,925 miles (+151)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,925 miles
    Test number
    296411472460
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose
  9. Fail110,774 miles (+8,381)6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,774 miles
    Test number
    128141963795
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose
  10. Pass102,393 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,393 miles
    Test number
    492551388364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,915 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,915 miles
    Test number
    650050140665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,177 miles (+9,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,177 miles
    Test number
    125758320810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass82,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    555477969649
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Head light is loose, but held secure when bonnet is closed.Benfit given.
  14. Fail82,080 miles (+7,194)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    980283080527
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Head light is loose, but held secure when bonnet is closed.Benfit given.
  15. Pass74,886 miles (+8,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    855784241907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp insecure but not effecting headlamp aim
  16. Pass66,583 miles (+6,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    777435332814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock misting
    • AdvisoryRear disc pitted
  17. Pass59,775 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,775 miles
    Test number
    646591364297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,317 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,317 miles
    Test number
    389663163254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,853 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,853 miles
    Test number
    249585162200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail45,697 miles (+9,224)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,697 miles
    Test number
    897408452247
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass36,473 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,473 miles
    Test number
    237755041280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,035 miles
    Test number
    643683030377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 GHJ

Does L19 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 GHJ is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 GHJ?
The MOT on L19 GHJ is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 GHJ done?
L19 GHJ was recorded at 146,476 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
Has L19 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 GHJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 GHJ 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 L19 GHJ find?
L19 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp slightly insecure; oil leak, but not excessive.

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