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White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,984 cc

L21 UTGMOT history

L21 UTG is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L21 UTG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,186 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 UTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
25 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 UTG was last recorded at 72,186 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 5,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,743 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,443 miles
Average per year
7,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,186 miles
  • 2025 – 66,743 miles
  • 2024 – 60,270 miles
  • 2023 – 53,417 miles
  • 2022 – 44,016 miles
  • 2021 – 35,612 miles
  • 2020 – 30,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nasty cut in Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On EXACT limits of wear especially inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,186 miles (+5,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    799868105621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nasty cut in Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On EXACT limits of wear especially inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass66,743 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    809212558132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,270 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,270 miles
    Test number
    840346483747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,417 miles (+9,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    758475278155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass44,016 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    182248862858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail44,003 miles (+8,391)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    557740071648
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass35,612 miles (+5,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,612 miles
    Test number
    508227042260
    • 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))
  8. Pass30,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    211692352690
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail30,120 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    513986053543
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L21 UTG

Does L21 UTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 UTG is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 UTG?
The MOT on L21 UTG is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 UTG done?
L21 UTG was recorded at 72,186 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,220 miles a year.
Has L21 UTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 UTG has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 UTG 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 UTG find?
L21 UTG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nasty cut in sidewall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on exact limits of wear especially inside edge; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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