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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L1 UCDMOT history

L1 UCD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L1 UCD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
47,934 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 UCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 UCD was last recorded at 47,934 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 2,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,565 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,369 miles
Average per year
2,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,934 miles
  • 2025 – 45,565 miles
  • 2024 – 44,914 miles
  • 2023 – 43,526 miles
  • 2022 – 41,745 miles
  • 2021 – 39,105 miles
  • 2020 – 36,905 miles
  • 2019 – 34,443 miles
  • 2018 – 30,655 miles
  • 2017 – 27,682 miles
  • 2016 – 24,313 miles
  • 2015 – 21,081 miles
  • 2014 – 15,875 miles
  • 2013 – 11,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,934 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Upper and lower covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,934 miles (+2,369)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    191639070550
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass45,565 miles (+651)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    956166778159
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass44,914 miles (+1,388)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    228005003903
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
  4. Pass43,526 miles (+1,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    787876164019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
  5. Pass41,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,745 miles
    Test number
    191644639201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
  6. Fail41,744 miles (+2,639)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,744 miles
    Test number
    811133254022
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
  7. Pass39,105 miles (+2,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    846480606192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
  8. Pass36,905 miles (+2,462)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,905 miles
    Test number
    123282686125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test
  9. Pass34,443 miles (+3,788)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    482045634097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test
  10. Pass30,655 miles (+2,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,655 miles
    Test number
    226520273193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight bind to offside rear brake
  11. Pass27,682 miles (+3,369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,682 miles
    Test number
    996442969811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on outer edges also between tread but no cords visable
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted covering components
  12. Pass24,313 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    24,313 miles
    Test number
    702150974982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low and deteriorating
  13. Pass21,081 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,081 miles
    Test number
    106236455039
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge distorted
  14. Fail21,081 miles (+5,206)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,081 miles
    Test number
    398946455092
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge distorted
  15. Pass15,875 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,875 miles
    Test number
    149863344497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    11,857 miles
    Test number
    158209053409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 UCD

Does L1 UCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 UCD is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 UCD?
The MOT on L1 UCD is valid until 27 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 UCD done?
L1 UCD was recorded at 47,934 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,789 miles a year.
Has L1 UCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 UCD has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 UCD 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 UCD find?
L1 UCD passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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