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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

L21 MONMOT history

L21 MON is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

L21 MON black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,377 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MON was last recorded at 143,377 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,263 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
5,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,377 miles
  • 2024 – 142,263 miles
  • 2023 – 136,556 miles
  • 2022 – 130,472 miles
  • 2021 – 122,813 miles
  • 2020 – 114,158 miles
  • 2019 – 104,786 miles
  • 2018 – 97,314 miles
  • 2017 – 93,246 miles
  • 2016 – 85,244 miles
  • 2015 – 80,352 miles
  • 2014 – 73,395 miles
  • 2013 – 67,200 miles
  • 2012 – 61,464 miles
  • 2011 – 56,152 miles
  • 2010 – 50,635 miles
  • 2009 – 42,638 miles
  • 2008 – 39,221 miles
  • 2006 – 36,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,377 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Outer cv boot leaking grease no signs of split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,377 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,377 miles
    Test number
    869811775303
    • 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))

  2. Pass142,263 miles (+5,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,263 miles
    Test number
    131020664580
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop link have cracked dust covers
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped

  3. Pass136,556 miles (+6,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,556 miles
    Test number
    251968910342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass130,472 miles (+7,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,472 miles
    Test number
    534693937867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,813 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,813 miles
    Test number
    544390259027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,158 miles (+9,372)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,158 miles
    Test number
    386102181035
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,786 miles (+7,472)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    494675040401
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    501734984854
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer cv boot leaking grease no signs of split

  9. Fail97,314 miles (+4,068)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    714170069270
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer cv boot leaking grease no signs of split

  10. Pass93,246 miles (+8,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,246 miles
    Test number
    943780731664
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass85,244 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    836901090569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,352 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    888512965143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,395 miles (+6,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    285783144141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail67,200 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    627546253178
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass67,200 miles (+5,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    645616953179
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass61,464 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    479021562194
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,152 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,152 miles
    Test number
    229634261159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,635 miles (+7,997)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,635 miles
    Test number
    873839050193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,638 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    860506429134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,221 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    894578058169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    783212186277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 MON

Does L21 MON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MON is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 MON?
The MOT on L21 MON is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MON done?
L21 MON was recorded at 143,377 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,609 miles a year.
Has L21 MON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MON has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L21 MON 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 MON find?
L21 MON passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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