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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L20 GDEMOT history

L20 GDE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 152,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L20 GDE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,301 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 GDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 GDE was last recorded at 152,301 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 13,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,900 miles · 21 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,401 miles
Average per year
9,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,301 miles
  • 2025 – 138,900 miles
  • 2024 – 126,137 miles
  • 2023 – 118,909 miles
  • 2022 – 115,562 miles
  • 2021 – 110,979 miles
  • 2020 – 107,644 miles
  • 2019 – 104,271 miles
  • 2018 – 96,397 miles
  • 2017 – 85,551 miles
  • 2016 – 74,497 miles
  • 2014 – 54,559 miles
  • 2013 – 37,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,301 miles (+13,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,301 miles
    Test number
    431529958804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,900 miles (+12,763)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,900 miles
    Test number
    105972105884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,137 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    629743684762
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve mounting (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail126,137 miles (+7,228)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    475010424737
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve mounting (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass118,909 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    230462218741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,562 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,562 miles
    Test number
    423781447471
    • 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))

  7. Pass110,979 miles (+3,335)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,979 miles
    Test number
    628763391818
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass107,644 miles (+3,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    107,644 miles
    Test number
    568844834352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass104,271 miles (+7,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,271 miles
    Test number
    698854605498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front outer tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,397 miles (+10,846)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    530604450874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    367070230554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,551 miles (+11,054)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    581532145842
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass74,497 miles (+19,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    833145702955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass54,559 miles (+16,587)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    477705364362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    466251363460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 GDE

Does L20 GDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 GDE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 GDE?
The MOT on L20 GDE is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 GDE done?
L20 GDE was recorded at 152,301 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 9,271 miles a year.
Has L20 GDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 GDE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 GDE 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 GDE find?
L20 GDE passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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