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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L21 GTPMOT history

L21 GTP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 197,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L21 GTP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
197,642 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GTP was last recorded at 197,642 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 9,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2021: 138,894 miles, lower than 143,776 miles on 4 Jan 2021.

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
188,009 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,633 miles
Average per year
13,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,642 miles
  • 2025 – 188,009 miles
  • 2024 – 175,740 miles
  • 2023 – 165,158 miles
  • 2022 – 154,448 miles
  • 2021 – 138,894 miles
  • 2019 – 123,087 miles
  • 2018 – 102,356 miles
  • 2017 – 91,723 miles
  • 2016 – 71,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,642 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    197,642 miles
    Test number
    626294336313
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail197,642 miles (+9,633)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,642 miles
    Test number
    544695158588
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,009 miles
    Test number
    762448932830
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail188,009 miles (+12,269)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,009 miles
    Test number
    197859426377
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,740 miles (+10,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,740 miles
    Test number
    143964831104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass165,158 miles (+10,710)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,158 miles
    Test number
    377851150308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,448 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,448 miles
    Test number
    505994838331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail154,396 miles (+15,502)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,396 miles
    Test number
    393982738958
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear number plate lights are flickering
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass138,894 miles (-4,882)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,894 miles
    Test number
    698748380160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,776 miles (+20,689)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,776 miles
    Test number
    484886720409
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens and bulb missing

  11. Pass123,087 miles (+20,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,087 miles
    Test number
    313075754076
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,356 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,356 miles
    Test number
    156884795162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,723 miles (+20,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,723 miles
    Test number
    728409822383
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to register .......

  14. Pass71,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,214 miles
    Test number
    116964552463
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to register .......
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread close to limit .......
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp dipp beam not as bright as n/s .......

Questions about L21 GTP

Does L21 GTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GTP is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 GTP?
The MOT on L21 GTP is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 GTP done?
L21 GTP was recorded at 197,642 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 13,201 miles a year.
Has L21 GTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GTP has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 GTP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 GTP find?
L21 GTP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: lower oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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