Volkswagen Golf
Bronze · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc
L22 DCSMOT history
L22 DCS is a bronze petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 97,255 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,439 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 DCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 DCS was last recorded at 97,255 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 7,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,506 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,749 miles
- Average per year
- 8,439 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,255 miles
- 2025 – 89,506 miles
- 2024 – 81,098 miles
- 2023 – 70,116 miles
- 2022 – 59,076 miles
- 2021 – 48,223 miles
- 2020 – 38,696 miles
- 2019 – 29,244 miles
- 2018 – 21,713 miles
- 2017 – 17,656 miles
- 2016 – 13,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
13 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,255 miles (+7,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 97,255 miles
- Test number
- 774704181359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,506 miles (+8,408)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 89,506 miles
- Test number
- 406929317984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,098 miles (+10,982)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 81,098 miles
- Test number
- 946181301818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,116 miles (+11,040)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 70,116 miles
- Test number
- 546821897699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,076 miles (+10,853)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 59,076 miles
- Test number
- 965386330234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,223 miles (+9,527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 48,223 miles
- Test number
- 224267320321
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass38,696 miles (+9,452)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 38,696 miles
- Test number
- 580893815249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass29,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 29,244 miles
- Test number
- 440900416318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,244 miles (+7,531)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,244 miles
- Test number
- 768034465579
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass21,713 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 21,713 miles
- Test number
- 991283690306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail21,712 miles (+4,056)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,712 miles
- Test number
- 855463541379
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass17,656 miles (+4,199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 17,656 miles
- Test number
- 290072508043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass13,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 13,457 miles
- Test number
- 612061385385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L22 DCS
- Does L22 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 DCS is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 DCS?
- The MOT on L22 DCS is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 DCS done?
- L22 DCS was recorded at 97,255 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,439 miles a year.
- Has L22 DCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 DCS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on L22 DCS 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 L22 DCS find?
- L22 DCS passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer road wheel slightly distorted; offside front oil leak, but not excessive.
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