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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L21 MHGMOT history

L21 MHG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L21 MHG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,079 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MHG was last recorded at 126,079 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,062 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
7,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,079 miles
  • 2025 – 117,631 miles
  • 2024 – 111,794 miles
  • 2023 – 107,379 miles
  • 2022 – 103,251 miles
  • 2021 – 100,261 miles
  • 2020 – 95,871 miles
  • 2018 – 87,670 miles
  • 2017 – 76,321 miles
  • 2016 – 64,354 miles
  • 2015 – 58,236 miles
  • 2014 – 42,099 miles
  • 2013 – 29,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,079 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,079 miles
    Test number
    635046160320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,062 miles (+8,431)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    965035137052
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,631 miles (+5,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,631 miles
    Test number
    858272348221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,794 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,794 miles
    Test number
    715411529621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,379 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,379 miles
    Test number
    742210786469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,251 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    745682214834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,261 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,261 miles
    Test number
    107341894753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,871 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    240791925331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,670 miles (+11,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,670 miles
    Test number
    283898260286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,321 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,321 miles
    Test number
    821529614284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,354 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,354 miles
    Test number
    515635355017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,236 miles (+16,137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    370392973867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,099 miles (+13,074)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    358643824418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,025 miles
    Test number
    598208113270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 MHG

Does L21 MHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MHG is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 MHG?
The MOT on L21 MHG is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MHG done?
L21 MHG was recorded at 126,079 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,801 miles a year.
Has L21 MHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MHG has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 MHG 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 MHG find?
L21 MHG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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