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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L20 FLNMOT history

L20 FLN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L20 FLN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,867 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 FLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 FLN was last recorded at 50,867 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 9,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2010: 14,220 miles, lower than 20,044 miles on 11 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
41,854 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,013 miles
Average per year
1,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,867 miles
  • 2025 – 41,854 miles
  • 2023 – 41,346 miles
  • 2022 – 39,105 miles
  • 2021 – 37,531 miles
  • 2020 – 36,151 miles
  • 2019 – 34,311 miles
  • 2018 – 33,091 miles
  • 2017 – 32,181 miles
  • 2016 – 30,803 miles
  • 2014 – 27,780 miles
  • 2013 – 25,811 miles
  • 2012 – 24,540 miles
  • 2011 – 22,835 miles
  • 2010 – 14,220 miles
  • 2009 – 20,044 miles
  • 2008 – 18,845 miles
  • 2007 – 16,497 miles
  • 2006 – 14,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    834185252217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail50,867 miles (+9,013)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    110768460461
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass41,854 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,854 miles
    Test number
    306894130172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,346 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,346 miles
    Test number
    751117581051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush due to age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush due to age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail41,346 miles (+2,241)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,346 miles
    Test number
    451040138237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush due to age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush due to age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    912128170593
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail39,105 miles (+1,574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    805905955019
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass37,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    212612490704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,531 miles (+1,380)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    517039586772
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass36,151 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,151 miles
    Test number
    760981555130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    919155058601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,311 miles (+1,220)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    564076177906
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass33,091 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    759261399861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,181 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    907632227868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,803 miles (+990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,803 miles
    Test number
    962524153214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Pass29,813 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    988493663291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,780 miles (+1,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,780 miles
    Test number
    517011034358
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,811 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    735233663251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail25,782 miles (+1,242)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    335997153227
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass24,540 miles (+1,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,540 miles
    Test number
    236858632205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass22,835 miles (+8,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    179822331264
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass14,220 miles (-5,824)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,220 miles
    Test number
    813296220290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,044 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,044 miles
    Test number
    754322099168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,845 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,845 miles
    Test number
    612001478209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,497 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,497 miles
    Test number
    770067937295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    610373726205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 FLN

Does L20 FLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 FLN is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 FLN?
The MOT on L20 FLN is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 FLN done?
L20 FLN was recorded at 50,867 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,883 miles a year.
Has L20 FLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 FLN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 FLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 FLN find?
L20 FLN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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