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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L21 TLOMOT history

L21 TLO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 196,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

L21 TLO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2025
Mileage
196,461 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 TLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 TLO was last recorded at 196,461 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2015: 111,657 miles, lower than 111,663 miles on 19 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
196,419 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
9,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,461 miles
  • 2023 – 196,419 miles
  • 2022 – 180,340 miles
  • 2021 – 165,500 miles
  • 2020 – 160,978 miles
  • 2019 – 152,467 miles
  • 2018 – 142,947 miles
  • 2017 – 133,408 miles
  • 2016 – 122,635 miles
  • 2015 – 111,657 miles
  • 2014 – 102,619 miles
  • 2013 – 89,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • N/S/F Seat belt stalk cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear tyres worn badly on inside edges

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,461 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,461 miles
    Test number
    961798356701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail196,419 miles (+16,079)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,419 miles
    Test number
    354471645333
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,340 miles (+14,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    180,340 miles
    Test number
    319379306461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,500 miles (+4,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,500 miles
    Test number
    633506702411
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Seat belt stalk cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

  5. Pass160,978 miles (+8,511)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,978 miles
    Test number
    129976846026
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

  6. Pass152,467 miles (+9,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,467 miles
    Test number
    243945639045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt bracket plastic cover missing.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR,worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,947 miles (+9,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,947 miles
    Test number
    598756075440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,408 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,408 miles
    Test number
    742109884599
    • DangerousRear tyres worn badly on inside edges

  9. Fail133,408 miles (+10,773)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,408 miles
    Test number
    846419853934
    • DangerousRear tyres worn badly on inside edges
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  10. Pass122,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,635 miles
    Test number
    453727807034
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays obstructing veiw
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail122,635 miles (+10,978)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,635 miles
    Test number
    715940044507
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays obstructing veiw
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass111,657 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,657 miles
    Test number
    399211425004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,663 miles (+9,044)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,663 miles
    Test number
    325879415075
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,619 miles (+13,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,619 miles
    Test number
    727364014015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,134 miles
    Test number
    728296553061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L21 TLO

Does L21 TLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 TLO expired on 1 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 TLO?
The MOT on L21 TLO expired on 1 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 TLO done?
L21 TLO was recorded at 196,461 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 9,892 miles a year.
Has L21 TLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 TLO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 TLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 TLO find?
L21 TLO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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