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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L21 WNTMOT history

L21 WNT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L21 WNT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
187,214 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 WNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 WNT was last recorded at 187,214 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,123 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
9,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,214 miles
  • 2025 – 163,822 miles
  • 2024 – 146,075 miles
  • 2023 – 123,966 miles
  • 2022 – 122,606 miles
  • 2021 – 120,642 miles
  • 2020 – 118,301 miles
  • 2019 – 114,570 miles
  • 2018 – 110,452 miles
  • 2017 – 106,621 miles
  • 2016 – 102,795 miles
  • 2015 – 92,634 miles
  • 2014 – 80,646 miles
  • 2013 – 71,143 miles
  • 2012 – 59,973 miles
  • 2011 – 49,704 miles
  • 2009 – 30,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,214 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    187,214 miles
    Test number
    585828622804
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail187,212 miles (+89)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,212 miles
    Test number
    777842387171
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail187,123 miles (+23,301)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,123 miles
    Test number
    130819442864
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,822 miles (+17,747)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,822 miles
    Test number
    116222527738
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass146,075 miles (+22,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,075 miles
    Test number
    846023052826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,966 miles (+1,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,966 miles
    Test number
    444381918817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,606 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    935942301165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,642 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,642 miles
    Test number
    728701873214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,301 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    280155025929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,570 miles (+4,118)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,570 miles
    Test number
    918259497901
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass110,452 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    922746032401
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass106,621 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    211983542470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,795 miles (+10,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,795 miles
    Test number
    745632425219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass92,634 miles (+11,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,634 miles
    Test number
    357317415110
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,646 miles (+9,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    337673214169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass71,143 miles (+11,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,143 miles
    Test number
    158531523177
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,973 miles (+10,269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,973 miles
    Test number
    345465012169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,704 miles (+19,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    217897311478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    783213779144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 WNT

Does L21 WNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 WNT is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 WNT?
The MOT on L21 WNT is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 WNT done?
L21 WNT was recorded at 187,214 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 9,132 miles a year.
Has L21 WNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 WNT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 WNT 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 WNT find?
L21 WNT passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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