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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc

L24 UVAMOT history

L24 UVA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L24 UVA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,953 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 UVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 UVA was last recorded at 74,953 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,119 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,834 miles
Average per year
2,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,953 miles
  • 2025 – 71,119 miles
  • 2024 – 67,699 miles
  • 2023 – 65,658 miles
  • 2022 – 62,455 miles
  • 2021 – 51,521 miles
  • 2020 – 44,217 miles
  • 2019 – 41,020 miles
  • 2018 – 40,939 miles
  • 2017 – 40,394 miles
  • 2016 – 39,974 miles
  • 2015 – 38,859 miles
  • 2014 – 37,840 miles
  • 2013 – 37,046 miles
  • 2012 – 36,015 miles
  • 2011 – 34,873 miles
  • 2010 – 33,241 miles
  • 2009 – 32,015 miles
  • 2008 – 30,935 miles
  • 2007 – 29,096 miles
  • 2006 – 27,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,953 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in both rear wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,953 miles (+3,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,953 miles
    Test number
    162132074075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,119 miles (+3,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,119 miles
    Test number
    614261705741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs inner face corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f rear wishbone bush worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f rear wishbone bush worn

  3. Pass67,699 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,699 miles
    Test number
    386331887537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass65,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    699810990894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail65,658 miles (+3,203)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    397695492903
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass62,455 miles (+10,934)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    647405616384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  7. Pass51,521 miles (+7,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    341824127952
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded to rear wheels and on load valve
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f ball joint

  8. Pass44,217 miles (+3,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,217 miles
    Test number
    519567542097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear wheel bearings

  9. Pass41,020 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    517447354433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass40,939 miles (+545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,939 miles
    Test number
    568753136677
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in their clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor corroded

  11. Pass40,394 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,394 miles
    Test number
    870162966432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass39,974 miles (+1,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,974 miles
    Test number
    470602921900
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from centre

  13. Pass38,859 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    503537022166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,857 miles (+1,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,857 miles
    Test number
    444041027318
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass37,840 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,840 miles
    Test number
    397993794299
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

  16. Fail37,840 miles (+794)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,840 miles
    Test number
    406457984296
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust blowing from centre
    • NotePlay in nearside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

  17. Pass37,046 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,046 miles
    Test number
    295968383249
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  18. Fail37,046 miles (+1,031)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,046 miles
    Test number
    467523583261
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  19. Pass36,015 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,015 miles
    Test number
    688735382208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,873 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    797436381280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    164062890222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,241 miles (+1,226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    413112890232
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass32,015 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,015 miles
    Test number
    324333599238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,935 miles (+1,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    650430698250
    • NoteFront and rear brake flexibles cracking

  25. Pass29,096 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    762150797208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass27,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    543160496271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about L24 UVA

Does L24 UVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 UVA is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 UVA?
The MOT on L24 UVA is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 UVA done?
L24 UVA was recorded at 74,953 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,376 miles a year.
Has L24 UVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 UVA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L24 UVA 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 UVA find?
L24 UVA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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