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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

L1 MKVMOT history

L1 MKV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L1 MKV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,025 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 MKV was last recorded at 110,025 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,399 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,626 miles
Average per year
4,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,025 miles
  • 2025 – 107,399 miles
  • 2024 – 104,895 miles
  • 2023 – 101,760 miles
  • 2022 – 95,717 miles
  • 2021 – 87,270 miles
  • 2020 – 81,632 miles
  • 2019 – 80,463 miles
  • 2018 – 70,635 miles
  • 2017 – 65,165 miles
  • 2016 – 61,486 miles
  • 2015 – 57,904 miles
  • 2014 – 54,270 miles
  • 2013 – 51,872 miles
  • 2012 – 48,483 miles
  • 2011 – 45,284 miles
  • 2010 – 42,614 miles
  • 2009 – 38,339 miles
  • 2008 – 29,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,025 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,025 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    558497216049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,399 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,399 miles
    Test number
    509532381204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,895 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    298094861397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,760 miles
    Test number
    582744337379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail101,760 miles (+6,043)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,760 miles
    Test number
    878623058838
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass95,717 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,717 miles
    Test number
    916385101127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,270 miles
    Test number
    198196423498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,270 miles (+5,638)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,270 miles
    Test number
    368589456118
    • MajorNearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass81,632 miles (+1,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    756500556348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering some underside components
  10. Pass80,463 miles (+9,828)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    700977206347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,635 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,635 miles
    Test number
    345406242114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,165 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    744968344429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail65,157 miles (+3,671)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,157 miles
    Test number
    816962217941
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass61,486 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,486 miles
    Test number
    863038761475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass57,904 miles (+3,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,904 miles
    Test number
    509803285022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass54,270 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,270 miles
    Test number
    185299974473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,872 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    695265783052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,483 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    309161362078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,284 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    829354761012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,614 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    914807960004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,339 miles (+9,145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,339 miles
    Test number
    124426859450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,194 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,194 miles
    Test number
    602057558017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Questions about L1 MKV

Does L1 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 MKV is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 MKV?
The MOT on L1 MKV is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 MKV done?
L1 MKV was recorded at 110,025 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,495 miles a year.
Has L1 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 MKV has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 MKV 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 MKV find?
L1 MKV passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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