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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1996 · 1,984 cc

L20 VCCMOT history

L20 VCC is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.

L20 VCC yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
132,907 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 VCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 VCC was last recorded at 132,907 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 1,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2018: 109,534 miles, lower than 126,066 miles on 4 Dec 2017.

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
131,153 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,754 miles
Average per year
6,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,907 miles
  • 2021 – 131,153 miles
  • 2020 – 128,177 miles
  • 2019 – 127,807 miles
  • 2018 – 109,534 miles
  • 2017 – 126,066 miles
  • 2016 – 119,945 miles
  • 2015 – 108,649 miles
  • 2011 – 104,973 miles
  • 2010 – 101,234 miles
  • 2009 – 96,589 miles
  • 2008 – 90,653 miles
  • 2007 – 82,330 miles
  • 2005 – 17,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,907 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,907 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,907 miles
    Test number
    357887941660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,153 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,153 miles
    Test number
    701542682108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,177 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,177 miles
    Test number
    895160840306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,807 miles (+18,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,807 miles
    Test number
    447541771945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,534 miles (-16,532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    702935914387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,066 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    960053279120
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Fail126,063 miles (+6,118)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    530120748631
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass119,945 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,945 miles
    Test number
    878078467713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front of car (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox

  9. Fail119,943 miles (+11,294)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,943 miles
    Test number
    818596297421
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill pannel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front of car (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox

  10. Pass108,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,649 miles
    Test number
    236065815297
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail108,649 miles (+3,676)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,649 miles
    Test number
    469202315288
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass104,973 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,973 miles
    Test number
    248521401267
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  13. Fail104,973 miles (+3,739)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,973 miles
    Test number
    876291101281
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  14. Pass101,234 miles (+322)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,234 miles
    Test number
    894472910240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Pitted
    • NoteRear Brake Discs Pitted
    • NoteRear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

  15. Fail100,912 miles (+4,323)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,912 miles
    Test number
    952822300238
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Pitted
    • NoteRear Brake Discs Pitted
    • NoteRear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

  16. Pass96,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    952954009221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,589 miles (+5,936)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    541944709270
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear and Nearside rear tyres have uneven tread wear.

  18. Pass90,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    214147878141
    • NoteSome"lift" offsideand nearside front upper strut mountings

  19. Fail90,653 miles (+8,323)9 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    644046578178
    • DangerousNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSome"lift" offsideand nearside front upper strut mountings

  20. Pass82,330 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,330 miles
    Test number
    152054537457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,326 miles (+64,376)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    723733937024
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass17,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    17,950 miles
    Test number
    332049445325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 VCC

Does L20 VCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 VCC expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 VCC?
The MOT on L20 VCC expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 VCC done?
L20 VCC was recorded at 132,907 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 6,777 miles a year.
Has L20 VCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 VCC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on L20 VCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 VCC find?
L20 VCC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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