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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

L20 ESEMOT history

L20 ESE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 67,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L20 ESE red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,253 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ESE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ESE was last recorded at 67,253 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,524 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,729 miles
Average per year
6,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,253 miles
  • 2024 – 62,524 miles
  • 2023 – 57,866 miles
  • 2022 – 52,594 miles
  • 2021 – 40,684 miles
  • 2020 – 35,222 miles
  • 2019 – 27,833 miles
  • 2018 – 21,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,253 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,253 miles (+4,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    449715332688
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,524 miles (+4,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    105609368952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass57,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    757229946445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,854 miles (+5,260)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,854 miles
    Test number
    444989075576
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass52,594 miles (+11,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    192172205928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass40,684 miles (+5,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,684 miles
    Test number
    596880480923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass35,222 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,222 miles
    Test number
    275916635659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,833 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    168271668991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    21,446 miles
    Test number
    183472289938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,446 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,446 miles
    Test number
    298400862366
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L20 ESE

Does L20 ESE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ESE is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 ESE?
The MOT on L20 ESE is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ESE done?
L20 ESE was recorded at 67,253 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,058 miles a year.
Has L20 ESE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ESE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 ESE 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 ESE find?
L20 ESE passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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