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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L1 AMRMOT history

L1 AMR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L1 AMR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,512 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 AMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 AMR was last recorded at 104,512 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,502 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,512 miles
  • 2025 – 91,650 miles
  • 2024 – 86,327 miles
  • 2023 – 82,920 miles
  • 2022 – 80,354 miles
  • 2021 – 76,523 miles
  • 2020 – 73,564 miles
  • 2019 – 66,074 miles
  • 2018 – 58,780 miles
  • 2017 – 52,614 miles
  • 2016 – 45,374 miles
  • 2015 – 38,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,512 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,512 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    538170719225
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail104,502 miles (+12,852)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    812984540074
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass91,650 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    533045641087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,327 miles (+3,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,327 miles
    Test number
    562477927616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass82,920 miles (+2,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    937318618862
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass80,354 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,354 miles
    Test number
    163194549860
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass76,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,523 miles
    Test number
    777304230177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail76,518 miles (+2,954)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,518 miles
    Test number
    866426544322
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass73,564 miles (+7,490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    222244720920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,074 miles (+7,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    733209135232
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass58,780 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,780 miles
    Test number
    593011665639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,614 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,614 miles
    Test number
    124445462813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,374 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,374 miles
    Test number
    293629029822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    618976375000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 AMR

Does L1 AMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 AMR is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 AMR?
The MOT on L1 AMR is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 AMR done?
L1 AMR was recorded at 104,512 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 5,777 miles a year.
Has L1 AMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 AMR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 AMR 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 L1 AMR find?
L1 AMR passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all round; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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