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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,781 cc

L22 KGDMOT history

L22 KGD is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L22 KGD green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,289 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 KGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
3 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 KGD was last recorded at 124,289 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,122 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
1,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,289 miles
  • 2024 – 124,122 miles
  • 2023 – 123,268 miles
  • 2022 – 122,847 miles
  • 2021 – 122,440 miles
  • 2020 – 122,213 miles
  • 2019 – 120,431 miles
  • 2018 – 119,908 miles
  • 2017 – 119,417 miles
  • 2016 – 118,491 miles
  • 2015 – 118,124 miles
  • 2013 – 116,747 miles
  • 2012 – 115,931 miles
  • 2011 – 114,586 miles
  • 2010 – 113,565 miles
  • 2009 – 111,343 miles
  • 2008 – 105,885 miles
  • 2007 – 103,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,289 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,289 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,289 miles
    Test number
    396833450067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,122 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,122 miles
    Test number
    749002160522
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Fail124,122 miles (+854)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,122 miles
    Test number
    984988460433
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass123,268 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,268 miles
    Test number
    819353452336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,847 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    622455408710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,440 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,440 miles
    Test number
    771985898105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,213 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,213 miles
    Test number
    264834502514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,431 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    120,431 miles
    Test number
    331764021317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,908 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,908 miles
    Test number
    606316056058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,417 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    315050098016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,491 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    133914459966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,124 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,124 miles
    Test number
    405698935023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,747 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,747 miles
    Test number
    105924163236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,931 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    267499952278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,586 miles
    Test number
    749323601223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,586 miles (+1,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,586 miles
    Test number
    288689291171
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass113,565 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    113,565 miles
    Test number
    654073130250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight binding offside front brake
  18. Fail113,559 miles (+2,216)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,559 miles
    Test number
    910083330281
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight binding offside front brake
  19. Pass111,343 miles (+92)11 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    154563569101
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise movement in both upper suspension top mounts
    • NoteNearside front tyre inside tyre wear
    • NoteOffside front inner driveshaft gaiter split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking through tread
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes surface corrosion
    • NoteRear seats not fitted to rear of vehicle unable to check seat belts
    • NoteSigns of outer sill damage offside.nearside
    • NoteWater in nearside front indicator lense
  20. Fail111,251 miles (+5,366)1 dangerous6 failures11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,251 miles
    Test number
    620372859109
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise movement in both upper suspension top mounts
    • NoteNearside front tyre inside tyre wear
    • NoteOffside front inner driveshaft gaiter split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking through tread
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes surface corrosion
    • NoteRear seats not fitted to rear of vehicle unable to check seat belts
    • NoteSigns of outer sill damage offside.nearside
    • NoteWater in nearside front indicator lense
  21. Pass105,885 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    105,885 miles
    Test number
    542695558111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    103,294 miles
    Test number
    783544147139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 KGD

Does L22 KGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 KGD is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 KGD?
The MOT on L22 KGD is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 KGD done?
L22 KGD was recorded at 124,289 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 1,096 miles a year.
Has L22 KGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 KGD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 KGD 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 KGD find?
L22 KGD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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