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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 3,189 cc

L1 LPEMOT history

L1 LPE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L1 LPE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,380 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 LPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 LPE was last recorded at 68,380 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,235 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
3,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,380 miles
  • 2024 – 68,235 miles
  • 2023 – 66,609 miles
  • 2022 – 64,945 miles
  • 2021 – 62,602 miles
  • 2020 – 60,970 miles
  • 2019 – 59,456 miles
  • 2018 – 57,254 miles
  • 2017 – 54,829 miles
  • 2016 – 51,025 miles
  • 2015 – 47,646 miles
  • 2014 – 43,347 miles
  • 2013 – 38,765 miles
  • 2012 – 33,952 miles
  • 2011 – 27,850 miles
  • 2010 – 20,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,380 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,380 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,380 miles
    Test number
    457725626105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,235 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,235 miles
    Test number
    947573277133
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pads wearing low.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted on.

  3. Fail68,235 miles (+1,626)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,235 miles
    Test number
    980422671496
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pads wearing low.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted on.

  4. Pass66,609 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    811276797707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,945 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,945 miles
    Test number
    435657796905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,937 miles (+2,335)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,937 miles
    Test number
    672339833941
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass62,602 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    783508831520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,970 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    110102962103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,456 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    643359296236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,254 miles
    Test number
    547456683679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,254 miles (+2,425)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,254 miles
    Test number
    438913714253
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass54,829 miles (+3,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,829 miles
    Test number
    604931800494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass51,025 miles (+3,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    633693620008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar is rusty
    • AdvisorySmall cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  14. Pass47,646 miles (+4,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    540032580360
    • AdvisoryAll discs lipped
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bumpstops starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty

  15. Pass43,347 miles (+4,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    365432674437
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass38,765 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,765 miles
    Test number
    418597963235
    • NoteBoth rear track arm bushes perished
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop starting to perish
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp loose in bumper
    • NoteWindscreen stonechipped

  17. Fail38,765 miles (+4,813)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,765 miles
    Test number
    989726163270
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear track arm bushes perished
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop starting to perish
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp loose in bumper
    • NoteSmall cuts in both front tyres-no cords visable-
    • NoteWindscreen stonechipped

  18. Pass33,952 miles (+6,102)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,952 miles
    Test number
    346012582254
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass27,850 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,850 miles
    Test number
    309546271410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,965 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    794664880282
    • NoteOffside registration plate bulb holder loose fitting[secure]

Questions about L1 LPE

Does L1 LPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 LPE is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 LPE?
The MOT on L1 LPE is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 LPE done?
L1 LPE was recorded at 68,380 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,099 miles a year.
Has L1 LPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 LPE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 LPE 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 LPE find?
L1 LPE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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