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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L20 LFMMOT history

L20 LFM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

L20 LFM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
91,674 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LFM was last recorded at 91,674 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 4,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,347 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,327 miles
Average per year
6,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,674 miles
  • 2023 – 87,347 miles
  • 2022 – 81,583 miles
  • 2021 – 75,751 miles
  • 2020 – 68,652 miles
  • 2019 – 57,257 miles
  • 2018 – 49,611 miles
  • 2017 – 44,924 miles
  • 2016 – 41,260 miles
  • 2015 – 37,446 miles
  • 2014 – 31,589 miles
  • 2013 – 20,790 miles
  • 2012 – 14,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside rear wheel has a previous welded repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,674 miles (+4,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,674 miles
    Test number
    219155424979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass87,347 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,347 miles
    Test number
    797139440620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,345 miles (+5,762)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,345 miles
    Test number
    741474024070
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    363023916560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel has a previous welded repair

  5. Fail81,583 miles (+5,832)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    131022576014
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead seat cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel has a previous welded repair

  6. Pass75,751 miles (+7,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    485947379376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted-o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Pass68,652 miles (+11,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,652 miles
    Test number
    736907853442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,257 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    687762734121
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded but no loss of gases
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail57,257 miles (+7,646)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    563959941841
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded but no loss of gases
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass49,611 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,611 miles
    Test number
    816513310651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,924 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    404569754310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,260 miles (+3,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,260 miles
    Test number
    873066870526
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass37,446 miles (+5,857)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,446 miles
    Test number
    209151585123
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteFront discs corrodded and worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  14. Pass31,589 miles (+10,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,589 miles
    Test number
    885218464136
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass20,790 miles (+6,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,790 miles
    Test number
    225904163440
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has damage on sidewall

  16. Fail14,263 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,263 miles
    Test number
    278665962483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper torn

  17. Pass14,263 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,263 miles
    Test number
    848745362142
    • NoteRear wiper torn

Questions about L20 LFM

Does L20 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 LFM expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 LFM?
The MOT on L20 LFM expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 LFM done?
L20 LFM was recorded at 91,674 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 6,602 miles a year.
Has L20 LFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LFM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 LFM 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 LFM find?
L20 LFM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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