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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L21 NCOMOT history

L21 NCO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 120,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L21 NCO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
120,071 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 NCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 NCO was last recorded at 120,071 miles on 18 May 2026, 8,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,073 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,998 miles
Average per year
7,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,071 miles
  • 2025 – 111,073 miles
  • 2024 – 102,372 miles
  • 2023 – 93,365 miles
  • 2022 – 87,775 miles
  • 2021 – 84,093 miles
  • 2020 – 81,463 miles
  • 2019 – 77,754 miles
  • 2018 – 73,132 miles
  • 2017 – 52,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,071 miles
  • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to give a resultRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear both brake disc backing plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Light scratches on windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,071 miles (+8,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,071 miles
    Test number
    126348049636
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to give a result
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake disc backing plates corroded

  2. Pass111,073 miles (+8,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,073 miles
    Test number
    176019302715
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to give a result
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake disc backing plates corroded

  3. Pass102,372 miles (+9,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    738022942908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,365 miles (+5,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    412720043065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass87,775 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,775 miles
    Test number
    515091080436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    197684759008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail84,093 miles (+2,630)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    688574368377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,463 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,463 miles
    Test number
    732949491729
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean

  9. Pass77,754 miles (+4,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    688389196659
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

  10. Pass73,132 miles (+1,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    630499478873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass71,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    422332812919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLight scratches on windscreen

  12. Fail71,674 miles (+18,914)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    518284796732
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLight scratches on windscreen

  13. Pass52,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    617794128913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 NCO

Does L21 NCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 NCO is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 NCO?
The MOT on L21 NCO is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 NCO done?
L21 NCO was recorded at 120,071 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 7,302 miles a year.
Has L21 NCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 NCO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 NCO 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 NCO find?
L21 NCO passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: emissions to clean to give a result; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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