Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
L25 ABGMOT history
L25 ABG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,111 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 129,111 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,444 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 ABG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 ABG was last recorded at 129,111 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 4,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jun 2017: 28,220 miles, lower than 63,989 miles on 18 Jan 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 124,891 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,220 miles
- Average per year
- 7,444 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,111 miles
- 2025 – 124,891 miles
- 2024 – 120,725 miles
- 2023 – 113,737 miles
- 2022 – 104,202 miles
- 2021 – 98,957 miles
- 2020 – 94,137 miles
- 2019 – 91,920 miles
- 2018 – 85,671 miles
- 2017 – 28,220 miles
- 2016 – 63,989 miles
- 2014 – 48,330 miles
- 2013 – 37,207 miles
- 2012 – 21,364 miles
- 2011 – 19,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,111 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,111 miles (+4,220)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 129,111 miles
- Test number
- 567614266739
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
Pass124,891 miles (+4,166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 124,891 miles
- Test number
- 959431355398
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,725 miles (+6,988)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 120,725 miles
- Test number
- 341424485087
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,737 miles (+9,535)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 113,737 miles
- Test number
- 637851394213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,202 miles (+5,245)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 104,202 miles
- Test number
- 501063290947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,957 miles (+4,820)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 98,957 miles
- Test number
- 724409906559
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass94,137 miles (+2,217)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 94,137 miles
- Test number
- 597499404698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,920 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,920 miles
- Test number
- 771415145063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
Fail91,920 miles (+5)2 dangerous10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,920 miles
- Test number
- 211120856471
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated brake pad warning light cables (4.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and scored
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and scored
Fail91,915 miles (+6,244)2 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,915 miles
- Test number
- 474424906046
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure sleeve at centre/rear box connection (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight handbrake lever (1.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUndertray covering body and componts
Pass85,671 miles (+57,451)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 85,671 miles
- Test number
- 925770497518
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass28,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 28,220 miles
- Test number
- 161203325737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,220 miles (-35,769)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,220 miles
- Test number
- 559141391785
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass63,989 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 63,989 miles
- Test number
- 796834217957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,987 miles (+15,657)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,987 miles
- Test number
- 787458640546
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass48,330 miles (+11,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,330 miles
- Test number
- 446807914261
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,207 miles (+15,843)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 37,207 miles
- Test number
- 115683103240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,364 miles (+1,373)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2013
- Odometer
- 21,364 miles
- Test number
- 228014532470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 19,991 miles
- Test number
- 406687441464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L25 ABG
- Does L25 ABG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 ABG is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 ABG?
- The MOT on L25 ABG is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 ABG done?
- L25 ABG was recorded at 129,111 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,444 miles a year.
- Has L25 ABG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 ABG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on L25 ABG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L25 ABG find?
- L25 ABG passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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