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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc

L19 WTSMOT history

L19 WTS is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

L19 WTS red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
145,305 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 WTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 WTS was last recorded at 145,305 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,740 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
565 miles
Average per year
4,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,305 miles
  • 2023 – 144,740 miles
  • 2022 – 143,967 miles
  • 2021 – 143,390 miles
  • 2019 – 134,756 miles
  • 2018 – 124,061 miles
  • 2017 – 117,724 miles
  • 2015 – 114,556 miles
  • 2014 – 110,284 miles
  • 2013 – 107,196 miles
  • 2012 – 103,337 miles
  • 2011 – 97,580 miles
  • 2010 – 88,205 miles
  • 2009 – 86,911 miles
  • 2008 – 80,037 miles
  • 2007 – 72,430 miles
  • 2006 – 63,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,305 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front number plate slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,305 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,305 miles
    Test number
    479200353623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,740 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,740 miles
    Test number
    736046788010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,967 miles (+577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,967 miles
    Test number
    700078271134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass143,390 miles (+8,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,390 miles
    Test number
    280581066925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass134,756 miles (+10,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,756 miles
    Test number
    824436987010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,061 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,061 miles
    Test number
    634027019512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,039 miles (+6,315)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    264082267872
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel not secure to inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass117,724 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,724 miles
    Test number
    304255670116
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch is corroded but not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and cut in tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail117,724 miles (+3,168)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,724 miles
    Test number
    258103366077
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch is corroded but not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and cut in tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass114,556 miles (+356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    218608612695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail114,200 miles (+3,916)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    747364491014
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass110,284 miles (+19)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,284 miles
    Test number
    365347494207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDampnes around power steering pipe
    • NoteNear side front tyre deteriated on outer edge
    • NoteNear side sill corroded

  13. Fail110,265 miles (+3,069)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    966286294268
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDampnes around power steering pipe
    • NoteNear side front tyre deteriated on outer edge
    • NoteNear side sill corroded

  14. Pass107,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    199631903328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,196 miles (+3,859)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    435001503331
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Fail103,337 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,337 miles
    Test number
    138284402365
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside washers not working

  17. Pass103,337 miles (+5,757)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,337 miles
    Test number
    698924202381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside washers not working

  18. Pass97,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    627266181209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,580 miles (+9,375)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    417365481225
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass88,205 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,205 miles
    Test number
    233091100247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass86,911 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    952300809352
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass84,624 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,624 miles
    Test number
    300727539035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,037 miles (+7,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    442828838063
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvs rear brake check

  24. Pass72,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    944374927069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,424 miles (+9,352)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,424 miles
    Test number
    910664327059
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass63,072 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,072 miles
    Test number
    214073736067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side outer sill starting to corrod at rear

Questions about L19 WTS

Does L19 WTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 WTS expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 WTS?
The MOT on L19 WTS expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 WTS done?
L19 WTS was recorded at 145,305 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 4,439 miles a year.
Has L19 WTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 WTS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L19 WTS 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 WTS find?
L19 WTS passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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