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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L20 LEOMOT history

L20 LEO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 52,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L20 LEO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
52,636 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LEO was last recorded at 52,636 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,441 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,195 miles
Average per year
4,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,636 miles
  • 2025 – 48,441 miles
  • 2024 – 42,991 miles
  • 2023 – 37,651 miles
  • 2022 – 32,179 miles
  • 2021 – 26,220 miles
  • 2019 – 20,771 miles
  • 2018 – 16,512 miles
  • 2017 – 13,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,636 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,636 miles (+4,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    52,636 miles
    Test number
    274024931310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass48,441 miles (+5,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    881905627338
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,991 miles (+5,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    42,991 miles
    Test number
    511655136780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass37,651 miles (+5,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,651 miles
    Test number
    885967529214
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass32,179 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,179 miles
    Test number
    415620623119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    26,220 miles
    Test number
    582586354369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail26,220 miles (+5,449)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,220 miles
    Test number
    781249275731
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass20,771 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,771 miles
    Test number
    158595135947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,512 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    16,512 miles
    Test number
    901027704703
    • 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))

  10. Pass13,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    13,509 miles
    Test number
    923817147765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 LEO

Does L20 LEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LEO is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LEO?
The MOT on L20 LEO is valid until 12 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 LEO done?
L20 LEO was recorded at 52,636 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,835 miles a year.
Has L20 LEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LEO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 LEO 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 LEO find?
L20 LEO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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