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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

L1 LALMOT history

L1 LAL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 41,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L1 LAL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,824 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 LAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 LAL was last recorded at 41,824 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,935 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
889 miles
Average per year
3,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,824 miles
  • 2025 – 40,935 miles
  • 2024 – 39,349 miles
  • 2023 – 38,065 miles
  • 2022 – 35,817 miles
  • 2021 – 32,562 miles
  • 2020 – 28,990 miles
  • 2019 – 24,209 miles
  • 2018 – 17,708 miles
  • 2017 – 12,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    141319061213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail41,823 miles (+888)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    959573487562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm across the tread (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass40,935 miles (+1,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,935 miles
    Test number
    691436948709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass39,349 miles (+1,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    934802453237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,065 miles (+2,248)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    38,065 miles
    Test number
    897607057335
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass35,817 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,817 miles
    Test number
    639479158484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,562 miles (+3,572)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    225348935447
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass28,990 miles (+4,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    821005064075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass24,209 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,209 miles
    Test number
    290567237270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,708 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,708 miles
    Test number
    732449442597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,652 miles
    Test number
    944538900710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 LAL

Does L1 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 LAL is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 LAL?
The MOT on L1 LAL is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 LAL done?
L1 LAL was recorded at 41,824 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,237 miles a year.
Has L1 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 LAL has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 LAL 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 LAL find?
L1 LAL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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