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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L21 SWGMOT history

L21 SWG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

L21 SWG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,672 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SWG was last recorded at 67,672 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 15,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,186 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,486 miles
Average per year
5,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,672 miles
  • 2025 – 52,186 miles
  • 2024 – 48,983 miles
  • 2023 – 40,487 miles
  • 2022 – 36,058 miles
  • 2021 – 32,852 miles
  • 2020 – 31,635 miles
  • 2019 – 29,117 miles
  • 2018 – 21,535 miles
  • 2017 – 16,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,672 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,672 miles (+15,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    935386164331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Pass52,186 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    985553984194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,983 miles
    Test number
    543156953249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    379434000653
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  5. Pass40,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    343454900440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail40,487 miles (+4,429)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    446299223977
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass36,058 miles (+3,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    310580784855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,852 miles (+1,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    582902628543
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass31,635 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    445908943202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,117 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    404057978534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,535 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    628765069627
    • 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))
  12. Fail21,382 miles (+4,610)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,382 miles
    Test number
    702198482564
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no fog light when tested. (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (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))
  13. Pass16,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    16,772 miles
    Test number
    627609085339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 SWG

Does L21 SWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SWG is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SWG?
The MOT on L21 SWG is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SWG done?
L21 SWG was recorded at 67,672 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 5,988 miles a year.
Has L21 SWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SWG has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 SWG 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 SWG find?
L21 SWG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; undertrays fitted.

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