Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
L21 MEAMOT history
L21 MEA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 May 2026
- Mileage
- 170,830 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,044 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 MEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 MEA was last recorded at 170,830 miles on 22 May 2025, 22,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,135 miles · 21 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 22,695 miles
- Average per year
- 10,044 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 170,830 miles
- 2024 – 148,135 miles
- 2023 – 138,210 miles
- 2022 – 128,878 miles
- 2021 – 116,065 miles
- 2020 – 114,212 miles
- 2019 – 109,840 miles
- 2018 – 104,501 miles
- 2017 – 97,852 miles
- 2016 – 87,412 miles
- 2015 – 74,436 miles
- 2014 – 61,446 miles
- 2013 – 43,213 miles
- 2012 – 34,110 miles
- 2011 – 27,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,830 miles
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,830 miles (+22,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 170,830 miles
- Test number
- 363817043188
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,135 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 148,135 miles
- Test number
- 554584724291
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,135 miles (+9,925)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,135 miles
- Test number
- 644227712948
- DangerousRear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,210 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 138,210 miles
- Test number
- 345510763411
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail138,210 miles (+9,332)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,210 miles
- Test number
- 893739052392
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,878 miles (+12,813)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 128,878 miles
- Test number
- 859084574662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,065 miles (+19)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 116,065 miles
- Test number
- 797913302876
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,046 miles (+1,834)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,046 miles
- Test number
- 967377153721
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,212 miles (+4,372)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 114,212 miles
- Test number
- 539614772765
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,840 miles (+5,339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 109,840 miles
- Test number
- 599848954964
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,501 miles (+6,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 104,501 miles
- Test number
- 751638709213
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass97,852 miles (+10,440)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 97,852 miles
- Test number
- 974779281974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,412 miles (+12,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 87,412 miles
- Test number
- 719383239270
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,436 miles (+12,990)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 74,436 miles
- Test number
- 149941755003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,446 miles (+18,233)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 61,446 miles
- Test number
- 167239324461
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear bump stops perished
- NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm and outer sidewall perished
- NoteStone chips zone b
Pass43,213 miles (+9,103)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 43,213 miles
- Test number
- 758372633026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside headlamp slightly insecure
Pass34,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 34,110 miles
- Test number
- 566517442051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,110 miles (+7,102)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,110 miles
- Test number
- 246307242053
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass27,008 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 27,008 miles
- Test number
- 527826721057
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L21 MEA
- Does L21 MEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L21 MEA expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L21 MEA?
- The MOT on L21 MEA expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L21 MEA done?
- L21 MEA was recorded at 170,830 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 10,044 miles a year.
- Has L21 MEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 MEA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 MEA 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 MEA find?
- L21 MEA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.
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