Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
L24 RPEMOT history
L24 RPE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 153,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 153,198 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 5,930 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L24 RPE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L24 RPE was last recorded at 153,198 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 153,198 miles · 23 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,930 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,198 miles
- 2025 – 150,000 miles
- 2023 – 145,901 miles
- 2022 – 141,635 miles
- 2021 – 136,505 miles
- 2020 – 131,945 miles
- 2019 – 122,862 miles
- 2018 – 118,838 miles
- 2017 – 113,068 miles
- 2016 – 103,510 miles
- 2015 – 94,671 miles
- 2014 – 91,214 miles
- 2013 – 87,662 miles
- 2012 – 81,736 miles
- 2011 – 72,801 miles
- 2010 – 66,951 miles
- 2009 – 59,770 miles
- 2008 – 51,697 miles
- 2007 – 46,028 miles
- 2006 – 40,337 miles
- 2005 – 31,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,198 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
36 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 153,198 miles
- Test number
- 889783807840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,198 miles (+10)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,198 miles
- Test number
- 230350381533
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail153,188 miles (+5)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,188 miles
- Test number
- 776456794025
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,183 miles (+3,183)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,183 miles
- Test number
- 894059138449
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
Pass150,000 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 150,000 miles
- Test number
- 592845112045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,983 miles (+4,082)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,983 miles
- Test number
- 680767520539
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (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))
Pass145,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 145,901 miles
- Test number
- 644423466205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,901 miles (+4,266)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,901 miles
- Test number
- 939789460650
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass141,635 miles (+5,130)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 141,635 miles
- Test number
- 252943954610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,505 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 136,505 miles
- Test number
- 388399544092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,945 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 131,945 miles
- Test number
- 724423541707
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak
Fail131,945 miles (+18)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,945 miles
- Test number
- 973074007317
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak
Fail131,927 miles (+9,065)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,927 miles
- Test number
- 517747336757
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass122,862 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,862 miles
- Test number
- 119237380435
- AdvisoryCat lower heat shield not fitted
Fail122,858 miles (+35)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,858 miles
- Test number
- 259077644707
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCat lower heat shield not fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror glass damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner C/V boot insecure to driveshaft
Fail122,823 miles (+3,985)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,823 miles
- Test number
- 337507425808
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEPC light is on
- AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryUnder car corroded slightly
Pass118,838 miles (+82)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 118,838 miles
- Test number
- 502064803947
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryDamage to offside rear tyre outer wall
Fail118,756 miles (+5,688)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,756 miles
- Test number
- 851233188768
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryDamage to offside rear tyre outer wall
Pass113,068 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 113,068 miles
- Test number
- 842789751001
- AdvisoryHandbrake has only just reached required effort
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre damaged on outer wall
Fail113,068 miles (+9,558)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,068 miles
- Test number
- 758093128081
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre damaged on outer wall
Pass103,510 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,510 miles
- Test number
- 632897638802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,503 miles (+8,832)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,503 miles
- Test number
- 793218837783
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass94,671 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 94,671 miles
- Test number
- 448718785103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail94,670 miles (+3,456)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,670 miles
- Test number
- 839958385194
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNear side door mirror crucked
Pass91,214 miles (+3,552)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 91,214 miles
- Test number
- 109748584189
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass87,662 miles (+5,926)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 87,662 miles
- Test number
- 636779983129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on inner tread
Fail81,736 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,736 miles
- Test number
- 457968352227
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracked
Pass81,736 miles (+8,935)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 81,736 miles
- Test number
- 626578052270
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracked
Pass72,801 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 72,801 miles
- Test number
- 385160361487
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,801 miles (+5,850)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,801 miles
- Test number
- 527560361289
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,951 miles (+7,181)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 66,951 miles
- Test number
- 140121460232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,770 miles (+8,073)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 59,770 miles
- Test number
- 122751849272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,697 miles (+5,669)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 51,697 miles
- Test number
- 570969658205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,028 miles (+5,691)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 46,028 miles
- Test number
- 881713547233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,337 miles (+8,816)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 40,337 miles
- Test number
- 231796436261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 31,521 miles
- Test number
- 284613195274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L24 RPE
- Does L24 RPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 RPE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L24 RPE?
- The MOT on L24 RPE is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L24 RPE done?
- L24 RPE was recorded at 153,198 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,930 miles a year.
- Has L24 RPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L24 RPE has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L24 RPE 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 L24 RPE find?
- L24 RPE passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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