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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L22 MLEMOT history

L22 MLE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

L22 MLE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
143,756 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 MLE was last recorded at 143,756 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,468 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
8,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,756 miles
  • 2023 – 130,057 miles
  • 2022 – 115,966 miles
  • 2021 – 101,810 miles
  • 2020 – 93,347 miles
  • 2019 – 80,896 miles
  • 2018 – 74,664 miles
  • 2017 – 70,358 miles
  • 2016 – 64,219 miles
  • 2015 – 59,641 miles
  • 2014 – 50,905 miles
  • 2013 – 39,824 miles
  • 2012 – 29,690 miles
  • 2011 – 25,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,756 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,756 miles (+288)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,756 miles
    Test number
    646056968567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail143,468 miles (+13,411)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,468 miles
    Test number
    378092424551
    • MajorCentral Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,057 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,057 miles
    Test number
    928038181505
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail130,055 miles (+14,089)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    596479936697
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass115,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,966 miles
    Test number
    884501878517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail115,965 miles (+14,155)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,965 miles
    Test number
    679028659860
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,810 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    414422299979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail101,809 miles (+8,462)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,809 miles
    Test number
    220520925559
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass93,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    101123614492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  10. Fail93,346 miles (+12,450)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    336450455616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  11. Pass80,896 miles (+6,232)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    889964802268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,664 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    734891436126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,358 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    541271693288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,219 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    438884507173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,641 miles (+8,736)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,641 miles
    Test number
    519477775163
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass50,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,905 miles
    Test number
    118385354299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail50,905 miles (+11,081)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,905 miles
    Test number
    417225554230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass39,824 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    497584833210
    • 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavily inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres perishing in tread

  19. Fail39,824 miles (+10,134)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    535724233295
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavily inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres perishing in tread

  20. Pass29,690 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    758117232240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass25,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,184 miles
    Test number
    617288231206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 MLE

Does L22 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 MLE expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 MLE?
The MOT on L22 MLE expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 MLE done?
L22 MLE was recorded at 143,756 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 8,858 miles a year.
Has L22 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MLE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 MLE 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 MLE find?
L22 MLE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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