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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L21 OKWMOT history

L21 OKW is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L21 OKW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,669 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 OKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 OKW was last recorded at 71,669 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,892 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,777 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,669 miles
  • 2024 – 65,892 miles
  • 2023 – 57,859 miles
  • 2022 – 46,377 miles
  • 2021 – 34,714 miles
  • 2020 – 30,158 miles
  • 2019 – 26,489 miles
  • 2018 – 21,436 miles
  • 2017 – 17,514 miles
  • 2016 – 14,761 miles
  • 2015 – 10,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,669 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,669 miles
    Test number
    669360683166
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail71,669 miles (+5,777)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,669 miles
    Test number
    496815682528
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass65,892 miles (+8,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,892 miles
    Test number
    474472651307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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. Pass57,859 miles (+11,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,859 miles
    Test number
    757590849541
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass46,377 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    983638696752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,714 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,714 miles
    Test number
    725130253400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,158 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    882099569240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,489 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    395756611566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,436 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    21,436 miles
    Test number
    844528204207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,514 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    17,514 miles
    Test number
    405027937740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,761 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    14,761 miles
    Test number
    213591606063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,981 miles
    Test number
    206467434639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 OKW

Does L21 OKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 OKW is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 OKW?
The MOT on L21 OKW is valid until 16 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 OKW done?
L21 OKW was recorded at 71,669 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has L21 OKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 OKW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 OKW 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 OKW find?
L21 OKW passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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