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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L21 ROXMOT history

L21 ROX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L21 ROX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,884 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 ROX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 ROX was last recorded at 72,884 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,878 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,884 miles
  • 2024 – 59,868 miles
  • 2023 – 50,534 miles
  • 2022 – 42,786 miles
  • 2021 – 34,554 miles
  • 2020 – 27,794 miles
  • 2019 – 22,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,884 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,884 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    807142134859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail72,878 miles (+13,010)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,878 miles
    Test number
    385106507287
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass59,868 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    699539253214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,301 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    271266733054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    508754042973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail50,534 miles (+7,748)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    802835798705
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass42,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    633032627169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,786 miles (+8,232)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    748540388809
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass34,554 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,554 miles
    Test number
    546510764417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,794 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,794 miles
    Test number
    715521463280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass22,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,880 miles
    Test number
    715292724773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 ROX

Does L21 ROX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 ROX is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 ROX?
The MOT on L21 ROX is valid until 12 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 ROX done?
L21 ROX was recorded at 72,884 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,179 miles a year.
Has L21 ROX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 ROX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 ROX 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 ROX find?
L21 ROX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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