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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L22 NJWMOT history

L22 NJW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L22 NJW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,123 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 NJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 NJW was last recorded at 120,123 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,183 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,940 miles
Average per year
7,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,123 miles
  • 2025 – 115,183 miles
  • 2024 – 113,259 miles
  • 2023 – 106,811 miles
  • 2022 – 100,344 miles
  • 2021 – 92,823 miles
  • 2020 – 85,336 miles
  • 2019 – 79,611 miles
  • 2018 – 69,842 miles
  • 2017 – 59,126 miles
  • 2016 – 50,366 miles
  • 2015 – 40,265 miles
  • 2014 – 32,048 miles
  • 2013 – 23,718 miles
  • 2012 – 17,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,123 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,123 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,123 miles
    Test number
    470660770346
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,123 miles (+4,940)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,123 miles
    Test number
    382473006834
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    204816007570
    • AdvisoryRear General under bosy corrosion on suspension components

  4. Fail115,182 miles (+1,923)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,182 miles
    Test number
    492536585911
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear General under bosy corrosion on suspension components

  5. Pass113,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,259 miles
    Test number
    313918028290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail113,259 miles (+6,448)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,259 miles
    Test number
    652362840484
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,811 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,811 miles
    Test number
    987855310613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,344 miles (+7,521)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,344 miles
    Test number
    419216091788
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    596961868569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,822 miles (+7,486)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,822 miles
    Test number
    112330753870
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,336 miles (+5,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    782300134152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass79,611 miles (+9,769)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    388668113697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,842 miles (+10,716)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    270276384041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,126 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    144543296114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,366 miles (+10,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,366 miles
    Test number
    329901929154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,265 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,265 miles
    Test number
    724227133533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,261 miles (+4,161)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    600874231179
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody plastic trim fitted

  18. Pass36,100 miles (+4,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    276507345108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass32,048 miles (+8,330)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,048 miles
    Test number
    487772084232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,718 miles (+6,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,718 miles
    Test number
    525448283267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass17,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,389 miles
    Test number
    827676382238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 NJW

Does L22 NJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 NJW is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 NJW?
The MOT on L22 NJW is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 NJW done?
L22 NJW was recorded at 120,123 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,347 miles a year.
Has L22 NJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 NJW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 NJW 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 NJW find?
L22 NJW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective split; central rear upper subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front coil spring corroded both fronts, and 6 more.

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