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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L22 WAMMOT history

L22 WAM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2020 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 182,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

L22 WAM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2020
Mileage
182,894 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 WAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L22 WAM was last recorded at 182,894 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 12,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,138 miles · 2 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
12,756 miles
Average per year
11,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,894 miles
  • 2019 – 170,138 miles
  • 2017 – 155,509 miles
  • 2016 – 144,450 miles
  • 2015 – 144,255 miles
  • 2013 – 110,198 miles
  • 2012 – 74,784 miles
  • 2011 – 51,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,894 miles
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
  • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear door handle missing

What MOT failures 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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,894 miles (+12,756)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,894 miles
    Test number
    762424983276
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door handle missing

  2. Pass170,138 miles (+14,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,138 miles
    Test number
    687961145252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass155,509 miles (+11,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,509 miles
    Test number
    424139282748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass144,450 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,450 miles
    Test number
    747125839237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,255 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,255 miles
    Test number
    528436845944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,385 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,385 miles
    Test number
    145102315060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail138,385 miles (+28,187)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,385 miles
    Test number
    185430315057
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass110,198 miles (+19,157)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,198 miles
    Test number
    496001933353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail91,041 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    146434483470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass91,041 miles (+16,257)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    286454683055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,784 miles (+23,028)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    339565992151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass51,756 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    146481961071
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

Questions about L22 WAM

Does L22 WAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 WAM expired on 1 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 WAM?
The MOT on L22 WAM expired on 1 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 WAM done?
L22 WAM was recorded at 182,894 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 11,927 miles a year.
Has L22 WAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 WAM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L22 WAM 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 WAM find?
L22 WAM failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 5 advisories: stop lamp(s) all not working; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic power steering not working, and 13 more.

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