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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

L20 ESCMOT history

L20 ESC is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 105,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L20 ESC white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,746 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ESC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ESC was last recorded at 105,746 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 9,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,550 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,196 miles
Average per year
10,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,746 miles
  • 2025 – 96,550 miles
  • 2024 – 85,369 miles
  • 2023 – 73,623 miles
  • 2022 – 63,461 miles
  • 2021 – 52,586 miles
  • 2020 – 45,438 miles
  • 2019 – 33,288 miles
  • 2018 – 25,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,746 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,746 miles (+9,196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    928536446379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,550 miles (+11,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    267983430709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,369 miles (+11,746)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    436719632467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,623 miles (+10,162)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    237750192826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,461 miles (+10,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    306973951900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass52,586 miles (+7,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    202039284534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass45,438 miles (+12,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,438 miles
    Test number
    995878263672
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some testable items

  8. Pass33,288 miles (+8,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,288 miles
    Test number
    995549280197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass25,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,283 miles
    Test number
    991975178806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread pattern on inner edge, little tread pattern on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread pattern on inner edge, little tread pattern on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

  10. Fail25,283 miles2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,283 miles
    Test number
    474019522617
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread pattern on inner edge, little tread pattern on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread pattern on inner edge, little tread pattern on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Questions about L20 ESC

Does L20 ESC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ESC is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ESC?
The MOT on L20 ESC is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ESC done?
L20 ESC was recorded at 105,746 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 10,030 miles a year.
Has L20 ESC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ESC has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on L20 ESC 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 ESC find?
L20 ESC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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