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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L21 VWGMOT history

L21 VWG is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L21 VWG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
185,097 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 VWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 VWG was last recorded at 185,097 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 9,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,757 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,340 miles
Average per year
12,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,097 miles
  • 2025 – 175,757 miles
  • 2024 – 165,603 miles
  • 2023 – 161,237 miles
  • 2022 – 156,392 miles
  • 2021 – 142,310 miles
  • 2020 – 129,216 miles
  • 2019 – 108,501 miles
  • 2018 – 92,930 miles
  • 2017 – 76,174 miles
  • 2016 – 60,183 miles
  • 2015 – 44,144 miles
  • 2014 – 27,886 miles
  • 2013 – 21,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,097 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear shocker slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,097 miles (+9,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    185,097 miles
    Test number
    600539504493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,757 miles (+10,154)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    175,757 miles
    Test number
    213921187222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,603 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,603 miles
    Test number
    894373905567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,237 miles (+4,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,237 miles
    Test number
    408259276449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass156,392 miles (+14,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,392 miles
    Test number
    747371388202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass142,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    564135070003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,310 miles (+13,094)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    577595856247
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass129,216 miles (+20,715)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,216 miles
    Test number
    645802942192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,501 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    870365084032
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rear stabilizer mount perished and slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust center pipe sleeve clamp snapped but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing indicating fault

  10. Fail108,501 miles (+15,571)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    600657633622
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rear stabilizer mount perished and slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust center pipe sleeve clamp snapped but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing indicating fault

  11. Pass92,930 miles (+241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,930 miles
    Test number
    426834075944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker slightly reduced damping effect

  12. Fail92,689 miles (+16,515)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,689 miles
    Test number
    185193692736
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker slightly reduced damping effect

  13. Pass76,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    764766986315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail76,174 miles (+15,991)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    303821077685
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass60,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,183 miles
    Test number
    427898779940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail60,183 miles (+16,039)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,183 miles
    Test number
    681195262965
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,144 miles (+16,258)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    265807325455
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damage worn inner edge starting to crack in tread

  18. Pass27,886 miles (+6,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,886 miles
    Test number
    816468114100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,415 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,415 miles
    Test number
    367624443140
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L21 VWG

Does L21 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 VWG is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 VWG?
The MOT on L21 VWG is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 VWG done?
L21 VWG was recorded at 185,097 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 12,306 miles a year.
Has L21 VWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 VWG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 VWG 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 VWG find?
L21 VWG passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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