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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

L21 DMVMOT history

L21 DMV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L21 DMV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,396 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 DMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 DMV was last recorded at 109,396 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,198 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,198 miles
Average per year
4,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,396 miles
  • 2025 – 103,198 miles
  • 2024 – 95,807 miles
  • 2023 – 95,423 miles
  • 2021 – 91,924 miles
  • 2020 – 91,370 miles
  • 2019 – 91,367 miles
  • 2018 – 90,047 miles
  • 2017 – 87,083 miles
  • 2016 – 82,430 miles
  • 2015 – 80,651 miles
  • 2014 – 78,180 miles
  • 2013 – 76,021 miles
  • 2012 – 74,502 miles
  • 2011 – 64,212 miles
  • 2010 – 51,609 miles
  • 2009 – 34,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,396 miles
  • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,396 miles (+6,198)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    123302317774
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,198 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    949402084569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,807 miles (+384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,807 miles
    Test number
    397697808821
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,423 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    245473882229
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,924 miles (+554)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    124675897261
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass91,370 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,370 miles
    Test number
    580677814747
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail91,367 miles (+1,320)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,367 miles
    Test number
    532268207098
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,047 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    249196746051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,043 miles (+2,960)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    502509219959
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass87,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,083 miles
    Test number
    569704186530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,083 miles (+4,653)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,083 miles
    Test number
    139982852920
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass82,430 miles (+1,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    879230239982
    • AdvisoryFront Inner discs starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass80,651 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,651 miles
    Test number
    577807615103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,180 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    879524734155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,021 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,021 miles
    Test number
    857643723155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,502 miles (+10,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,502 miles
    Test number
    369916312190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    518142101102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,212 miles (+12,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    609412301116
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass51,609 miles (+17,227)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    974853600127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,382 miles
    Test number
    432916809190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 DMV

Does L21 DMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DMV is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 DMV?
The MOT on L21 DMV is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 DMV done?
L21 DMV was recorded at 109,396 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,432 miles a year.
Has L21 DMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 DMV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L21 DMV 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 L21 DMV find?
L21 DMV passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes.

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