
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
L20 PODMOT history
L20 POD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 169,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 169,908 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 POD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
L20 POD was last recorded at 169,908 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 5,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,542 miles · 16 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,366 miles
- Average per year
- 6,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 169,908 miles
- 2024 – 164,542 miles
- 2023 – 159,396 miles
- 2022 – 154,318 miles
- 2021 – 149,218 miles
- 2020 – 143,396 miles
- 2019 – 139,448 miles
- 2018 – 132,210 miles
- 2017 – 125,052 miles
- 2016 – 116,606 miles
- 2015 – 107,727 miles
- 2014 – 101,394 miles
- 2013 – 94,251 miles
- 2012 – 84,649 miles
- 2011 – 76,029 miles
- 2009 – 59,078 miles
- 2008 – 54,330 miles
- 2007 – 50,560 miles
- 2006 – 46,258 miles
- 2005 – 39,663 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
32 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail169,908 miles (+5,366)1 dangerous12 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,908 miles
- Test number
- 994548305494
- DangerousPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,542 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 164,542 miles
- Test number
- 320207165662
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail164,542 miles (+5,146)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,542 miles
- Test number
- 721228116525
- DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,396 miles (+5,078)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 159,396 miles
- Test number
- 744274924616
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,318 miles1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 154,318 miles
- Test number
- 738648999195
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Both front wings corroded
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top mount has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top mount has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam + Corroded (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Fail154,318 miles (+5,100)3 major1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,318 miles
- Test number
- 129014408614
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Both front wings corroded
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top mount has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top mount has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam + Corroded (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Pass149,218 miles (+252)3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 149,218 miles
- Test number
- 778550822996
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Fail148,966 miles (+5,570)6 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,966 miles
- Test number
- 881868499205
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section near cat (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass143,396 miles (+3,948)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 143,396 miles
- Test number
- 924315323938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,448 miles (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 139,448 miles
- Test number
- 284729212177
- 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))
Fail139,399 miles (+7,189)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,399 miles
- Test number
- 610783238226
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- 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))
Pass132,210 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 132,210 miles
- Test number
- 968163453719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,161 miles (+7,109)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,161 miles
- Test number
- 858412524140
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass125,052 miles (+8,446)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 125,052 miles
- Test number
- 556928352526
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass116,606 miles21 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 116,606 miles
- Test number
- 387163393319
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill on (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on very legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
Fail116,607 miles (+8,880)2 failures2 repaired21 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,607 miles
- Test number
- 886288704562
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper arm on (8.2.1c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill on (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on very legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
Pass107,727 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 107,727 miles
- Test number
- 498312456329
- AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES RUSTING, REAR SHOCKABSORBERS RUSTING
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySUSPENSION SPRINGS RUSTING
Fail107,727 miles (+6,333)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,727 miles
- Test number
- 740284058990
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES RUSTING, REAR SHOCKABSORBERS RUSTING
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySUSPENSION SPRINGS RUSTING
Pass101,394 miles (+88)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 101,394 miles
- Test number
- 135968384193
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail101,306 miles (+7,055)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,306 miles
- Test number
- 675414484119
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass94,251 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 94,251 miles
- Test number
- 196712513241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail94,251 miles (+9,602)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,251 miles
- Test number
- 777792513271
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass84,649 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 84,649 miles
- Test number
- 568109902235
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAirbag light on dash
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated
Fail84,649 miles (+8,620)4 failures1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,649 miles
- Test number
- 856229802266
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAirbag light on dash
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated
Pass76,029 miles (+16,951)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 76,029 miles
- Test number
- 326953811279
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAirbag light on dash.
Pass59,078 miles (+4,748)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 59,078 miles
- Test number
- 412032759243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass54,330 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 54,330 miles
- Test number
- 292170648265
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail54,330 miles (+3,770)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,330 miles
- Test number
- 894820648205
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,560 miles (+4,302)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 50,560 miles
- Test number
- 543979417276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 46,258 miles
- Test number
- 632186816296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,258 miles (+6,595)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,258 miles
- Test number
- 510276916221
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass39,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 39,663 miles
- Test number
- 681107715299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 POD
- Does L20 POD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L20 POD expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L20 POD?
- The MOT on L20 POD expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L20 POD done?
- L20 POD was recorded at 169,908 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
- Has L20 POD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 POD has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 POD 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 POD find?
- L20 POD failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects and 6 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine, and 16 more.
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