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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

L21 NOBMOT history

L21 NOB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 149,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L21 NOB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
149,414 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 NOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 NOB was last recorded at 149,414 miles on 6 May 2026, 8,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,903 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,511 miles
Average per year
2,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,414 miles
  • 2024 – 140,903 miles
  • 2023 – 138,525 miles
  • 2017 – 133,464 miles
  • 2010 – 124,876 miles
  • 2009 – 118,936 miles
  • 2008 – 113,481 miles
  • 2006 – 100,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,414 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,414 miles (+8,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,414 miles
    Test number
    632081687746
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,903 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,903 miles
    Test number
    729672019678
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail140,894 miles (+2,369)2 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,894 miles
    Test number
    521183631400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass138,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,525 miles
    Test number
    481486055092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail138,525 miles (+5,061)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,525 miles
    Test number
    193938121005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass133,464 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,464 miles
    Test number
    915527999507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,876 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,876 miles
    Test number
    392205070233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,936 miles (+5,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    118,936 miles
    Test number
    802747389123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass113,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,481 miles
    Test number
    444034468111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,481 miles (+13)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,481 miles
    Test number
    190582568129
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  11. Fail113,468 miles (+12,591)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,468 miles
    Test number
    701184358177
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
  12. Pass100,877 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    100,877 miles
    Test number
    120496336385
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteKlight play in s/rack/n/s rear seat belt stork cover missing/drivers door mirror cracked

Questions about L21 NOB

Does L21 NOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 NOB is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 NOB?
The MOT on L21 NOB is valid until 5 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 NOB done?
L21 NOB was recorded at 149,414 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,499 miles a year.
Has L21 NOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 NOB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 NOB 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 NOB find?
L21 NOB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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