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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

L25 BUKMOT history

L25 BUK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

L25 BUK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2024
Mileage
168,742 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 BUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 BUK was last recorded at 168,742 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 7,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,235 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,507 miles
Average per year
8,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,742 miles
  • 2021 – 161,235 miles
  • 2020 – 159,038 miles
  • 2016 – 137,103 miles
  • 2015 – 136,058 miles
  • 2014 – 115,938 miles
  • 2012 – 84,013 miles
  • 2011 – 77,135 miles
  • 2010 – 69,757 miles
  • 2009 – 58,618 miles
  • 2008 – 46,742 miles
  • 2007 – 36,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,742 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded and worn, recommend replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor but working (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,742 miles (+7,507)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,742 miles
    Test number
    920683821597
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded and worn, recommend replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor but working (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,235 miles (+2,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,235 miles
    Test number
    441770919097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,038 miles (+21,935)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,038 miles
    Test number
    239123487755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,103 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,103 miles
    Test number
    135021798378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,058 miles
    Test number
    837730925091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,058 miles (+20,120)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,058 miles
    Test number
    436436815068
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass115,938 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    148757714415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Fail115,936 miles (+31,923)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,936 miles
    Test number
    849311814018
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass84,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    149348312322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail84,013 miles (+6,878)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    846028912336
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass77,135 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    965266171207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,133 miles (+7,376)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    778663371266
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  13. Pass69,757 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    411919050264
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteAirbag light on

  14. Fail69,757 miles (+11,139)1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    531339650221
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteAirbag light on

  15. Pass58,618 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    364144579425
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff

  16. Fail58,618 miles (+11,876)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    362704479471
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff

  17. Pass46,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    313537568465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,740 miles (+9,845)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    891137168275
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brakes worn low

  19. Pass36,895 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    461113057277
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge

Questions about L25 BUK

Does L25 BUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 BUK expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 BUK?
The MOT on L25 BUK expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 BUK done?
L25 BUK was recorded at 168,742 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 8,374 miles a year.
Has L25 BUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 BUK has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on L25 BUK 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 L25 BUK find?
L25 BUK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe, and 4 more.

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