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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L24 WMSMOT history

L24 WMS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L24 WMS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,208 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 WMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 WMS was last recorded at 159,208 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 13,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,230 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,978 miles
Average per year
8,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,208 miles
  • 2025 – 145,230 miles
  • 2023 – 145,145 miles
  • 2022 – 140,351 miles
  • 2021 – 131,327 miles
  • 2020 – 124,063 miles
  • 2019 – 117,630 miles
  • 2018 – 106,631 miles
  • 2017 – 96,279 miles
  • 2016 – 89,629 miles
  • 2015 – 82,518 miles
  • 2014 – 76,633 miles
  • 2013 – 52,984 miles
  • 2012 – 39,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,208 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear wheel bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sump corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,208 miles (+13,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,208 miles
    Test number
    475926381931
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass145,230 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,230 miles
    Test number
    927597731558
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded
  3. Fail145,227 miles (+82)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,227 miles
    Test number
    370751388842
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded
  4. Pass145,145 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    864075423940
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (Radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail145,145 miles (+4,794)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    891501873729
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (Radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass140,351 miles (+9,024)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,351 miles
    Test number
    132185065454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,327 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    971857941948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,063 miles (+6,433)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,063 miles
    Test number
    457024416483
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass117,630 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,630 miles
    Test number
    115263705448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,578 miles (+10,947)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    592341374134
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass106,631 miles (+10,352)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    559673736715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,279 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    966522530590
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Small crack in wind screen / not in drivers view
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail96,260 miles (+6,631)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,260 miles
    Test number
    582775251084
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Small crack in wind screen / not in drivers view
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass89,629 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,629 miles
    Test number
    712300941157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,518 miles (+5,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    325064387563
    • AdvisoryOffside crack to lower part of zone a not within view of road
  16. Pass76,633 miles (+8,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    217567294290
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass68,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,477 miles
    Test number
    628710704124
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail68,477 miles (+15,493)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,477 miles
    Test number
    815690204179
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass52,984 miles (+13,008)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    426147603166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,976 miles
    Test number
    657108202128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 WMS

Does L24 WMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 WMS is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 WMS?
The MOT on L24 WMS is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 WMS done?
L24 WMS was recorded at 159,208 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 8,270 miles a year.
Has L24 WMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 WMS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L24 WMS 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 WMS find?
L24 WMS passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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