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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L21 HDGMOT history

L21 HDG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 139,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L21 HDG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,847 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 HDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 HDG was last recorded at 139,847 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 14,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,572 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,275 miles
Average per year
11,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,847 miles
  • 2025 – 125,572 miles
  • 2024 – 116,950 miles
  • 2023 – 103,627 miles
  • 2022 – 92,445 miles
  • 2021 – 79,878 miles
  • 2020 – 68,280 miles
  • 2019 – 57,826 miles
  • 2018 – 48,689 miles
  • 2017 – 33,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,847 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,847 miles (+14,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,847 miles
    Test number
    396727229342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass125,572 miles (+8,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,572 miles
    Test number
    572515262177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass116,950 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    348066764505
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail116,950 miles (+13,323)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    898536736889
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass103,627 miles (+11,182)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,627 miles
    Test number
    720059434266
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass92,445 miles (+12,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,445 miles
    Test number
    437413631376
    • 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))
  7. Pass79,878 miles (+11,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,878 miles
    Test number
    455979469466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass68,280 miles (+10,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,280 miles
    Test number
    581858862164
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass57,826 miles (+9,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,826 miles
    Test number
    300039234563
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,689 miles (+14,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,689 miles
    Test number
    416818619523
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass33,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,740 miles
    Test number
    258515617666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 HDG

Does L21 HDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 HDG is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 HDG?
The MOT on L21 HDG is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 HDG done?
L21 HDG was recorded at 139,847 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 11,504 miles a year.
Has L21 HDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 HDG has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 HDG 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 HDG find?
L21 HDG passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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