Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc
L21 THEMOT history
L21 THE is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,575 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 85,575 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 THE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 THE was last recorded at 85,575 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 11,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,781 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,794 miles
- Average per year
- 5,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,575 miles
- 2024 – 73,781 miles
- 2023 – 66,770 miles
- 2022 – 62,348 miles
- 2021 – 58,274 miles
- 2020 – 53,961 miles
- 2019 – 48,939 miles
- 2018 – 44,523 miles
- 2017 – 41,594 miles
- 2016 – 36,239 miles
- 2015 – 28,887 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,575 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,575 miles (+11,794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 85,575 miles
- Test number
- 476217816671
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,781 miles (+7,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 73,781 miles
- Test number
- 548402896846
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,770 miles (+4,422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 66,770 miles
- Test number
- 625533327325
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass62,348 miles (+4,074)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 62,348 miles
- Test number
- 632625524199
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass58,274 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 58,274 miles
- Test number
- 183720101043
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail58,274 miles (+4,313)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,274 miles
- Test number
- 818337641443
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass53,961 miles (+5,022)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 53,961 miles
- Test number
- 876114544442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,939 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 48,939 miles
- Test number
- 119751686369
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass44,523 miles (+2,929)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 44,523 miles
- Test number
- 446791004551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 41,594 miles
- Test number
- 994381702089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,594 miles (+5,355)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,594 miles
- Test number
- 808557485730
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated split (7.2.4c)
Pass36,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 36,239 miles
- Test number
- 694575723116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,239 miles (+7,352)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,239 miles
- Test number
- 534192892485
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass28,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 28,887 miles
- Test number
- 146311125451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 THE
- Does L21 THE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L21 THE expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L21 THE?
- The MOT on L21 THE expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L21 THE done?
- L21 THE was recorded at 85,575 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,557 miles a year.
- Has L21 THE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 THE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on L21 THE 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 THE find?
- L21 THE passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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