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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,189 cc

L22 KGMMOT history

L22 KGM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

L22 KGM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
129,464 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 KGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 KGM was last recorded at 129,464 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 10,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2021: 102,108 miles, lower than 119,032 miles on 14 Jul 2020.
  • 5 Sept 2023: 111,723 miles, lower than 121,110 miles on 6 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,662 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,802 miles
Average per year
6,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,464 miles
  • 2024 – 118,662 miles
  • 2023 – 111,723 miles
  • 2022 – 121,110 miles
  • 2021 – 102,108 miles
  • 2020 – 119,032 miles
  • 2019 – 118,215 miles
  • 2018 – 116,485 miles
  • 2017 – 114,395 miles
  • 2016 – 91,703 miles
  • 2015 – 85,794 miles
  • 2014 – 78,752 miles
  • 2012 – 59,659 miles
  • 2011 – 40,845 miles
  • 2010 – 25,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,464 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Bumper insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,464 miles
    Test number
    724714206973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,464 miles (+10,802)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,464 miles
    Test number
    953718837971
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,662 miles (+6,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,662 miles
    Test number
    680273415389
    • 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))

  4. Pass111,723 miles (-9,387)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,723 miles
    Test number
    235835583842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,110 miles (+19,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,110 miles
    Test number
    418994949111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,108 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    204534071031
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail102,108 miles (-16,924)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    380219669732
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass119,032 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    755530866890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,215 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    131002511206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,485 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,485 miles
    Test number
    104192317196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,395 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    595896819299
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail114,391 miles (+6,247)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,391 miles
    Test number
    537531948207
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass108,144 miles (+16,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    223543332449
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass91,703 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    922531781664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,794 miles
    Test number
    336081565083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,794 miles (+7,042)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,794 miles
    Test number
    828761565064
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Fail78,752 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    409310764015
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,752 miles (+19,093)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    467300764047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,659 miles (+18,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,659 miles
    Test number
    806542912216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass40,845 miles (+15,553)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    978532621214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,292 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,292 miles
    Test number
    353518330474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,290 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    563647330227
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L22 KGM

Does L22 KGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 KGM expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 KGM?
The MOT on L22 KGM expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 KGM done?
L22 KGM was recorded at 129,464 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 6,934 miles a year.
Has L22 KGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 KGM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 KGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 KGM find?
L22 KGM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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