Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L21 VMHMOT history
L21 VMH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 116,467 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,431 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 VMH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 14 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 VMH was last recorded at 116,467 miles on 30 May 2026, 7,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,057 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,410 miles
- Average per year
- 8,431 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,467 miles
- 2025 – 109,057 miles
- 2024 – 99,415 miles
- 2023 – 88,060 miles
- 2022 – 78,545 miles
- 2021 – 72,056 miles
- 2020 – 66,957 miles
- 2019 – 58,068 miles
- 2018 – 52,403 miles
- 2017 – 43,371 miles
- 2016 – 32,400 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,467 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside - Dipped beam headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp but not seriously
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Debonding Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside Rear Brake Disc shows evidence of overheating (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 9 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,467 miles (+7,410)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 116,467 miles
- Test number
- 987610720037
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside - Dipped beam headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp but not seriously
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Debonding Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside Rear Brake Disc shows evidence of overheating (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,057 miles (+9,642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 109,057 miles
- Test number
- 956048307093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass99,415 miles (+54)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 99,415 miles
- Test number
- 502751655147
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail99,361 miles (+11,301)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,361 miles
- Test number
- 373270595124
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,060 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 88,060 miles
- Test number
- 937229353632
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail88,052 miles (+9,507)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,052 miles
- Test number
- 829174287688
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,545 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 78,545 miles
- Test number
- 488620945028
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail78,545 miles (+6,489)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,545 miles
- Test number
- 321394247023
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,056 miles (+5,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 72,056 miles
- Test number
- 362268149126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,957 miles
- Test number
- 326727751884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,957 miles (+8,889)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,957 miles
- Test number
- 774597364408
- MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass58,068 miles (+5,665)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,068 miles
- Test number
- 944619323560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass52,403 miles (+9,032)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,403 miles
- Test number
- 399507129814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,371 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 43,371 miles
- Test number
- 384545337387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail43,369 miles (+10,969)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,369 miles
- Test number
- 423511508702
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass32,400 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 32,400 miles
- Test number
- 317734765656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about L21 VMH
- Does L21 VMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 VMH is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 VMH?
- The MOT on L21 VMH is valid until 11 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 VMH done?
- L21 VMH was recorded at 116,467 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 8,431 miles a year.
- Has L21 VMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 VMH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 VMH 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 VMH find?
- L21 VMH passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside, and 5 more.
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