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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L20 CHPMOT history

L20 CHP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L20 CHP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,082 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CHP was last recorded at 143,082 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 8,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,900 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,182 miles
Average per year
10,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,082 miles
  • 2024 – 134,900 miles
  • 2023 – 128,141 miles
  • 2022 – 120,475 miles
  • 2021 – 112,831 miles
  • 2020 – 104,705 miles
  • 2019 – 93,833 miles
  • 2018 – 78,528 miles
  • 2017 – 64,808 miles
  • 2016 – 51,283 miles
  • 2015 – 42,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,082 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,082 miles (+8,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,082 miles
    Test number
    889939671736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass134,900 miles (+6,759)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,900 miles
    Test number
    611440846619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass128,141 miles (+7,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,141 miles
    Test number
    506949714636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,475 miles (+7,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,475 miles
    Test number
    711056951599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass112,831 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,831 miles
    Test number
    724148304319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,705 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,705 miles
    Test number
    619451190491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,633 miles (+10,800)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    840829543715
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass93,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,833 miles
    Test number
    253602163325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,833 miles (+15,305)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,833 miles
    Test number
    602590870104
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass78,528 miles (+13,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,528 miles
    Test number
    750791981388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass64,808 miles (+13,525)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    995916336586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,283 miles (+8,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    864168957835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,338 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    487602960516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,686 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,686 miles
    Test number
    428107575133
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

Questions about L20 CHP

Does L20 CHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 CHP is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 CHP?
The MOT on L20 CHP is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 CHP done?
L20 CHP was recorded at 143,082 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 10,264 miles a year.
Has L20 CHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CHP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L20 CHP 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 L20 CHP find?
L20 CHP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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