Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc
L25 DCBMOT history
L25 DCB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,314 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 148,314 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 DCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 16 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 DCB was last recorded at 148,314 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 2,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,718 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,596 miles
- Average per year
- 9,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,314 miles
- 2024 – 134,524 miles
- 2023 – 127,575 miles
- 2022 – 120,353 miles
- 2021 – 105,269 miles
- 2019 – 86,848 miles
- 2017 – 69,000 miles
- 2016 – 57,202 miles
- 2015 – 48,829 miles
- 2013 – 37,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,314 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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,314 miles (+2,596)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 148,314 miles
- Test number
- 890775820839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,718 miles (+11,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 145,718 miles
- Test number
- 966127783395
- 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))
Pass134,524 miles (+6,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 134,524 miles
- Test number
- 795146223854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,575 miles (+7,222)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 127,575 miles
- Test number
- 684240152826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,353 miles (+15,084)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 120,353 miles
- Test number
- 842457034146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,269 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 105,269 miles
- Test number
- 669507588950
- AdvisoryVt30
Fail105,268 miles (+18,420)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,268 miles
- Test number
- 933929680388
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOsf window inop,front shockers poor-damp,front suspension arm bushes poor,osf linkbar play,rear tyre treads bulging-uneven tread wear,front and rear brake pads wearing low
Pass86,848 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,848 miles
- Test number
- 171078266482
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,848 miles (+17,848)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,848 miles
- Test number
- 294282039515
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,000 miles (+11,798)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,000 miles
- Test number
- 880361278308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,202 miles (+8,373)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 57,202 miles
- Test number
- 265592063239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,829 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 48,829 miles
- Test number
- 507701645072
- NoteEngine oil low
Fail48,829 miles (+10,944)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,829 miles
- Test number
- 936681745027
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine oil low
Pass37,885 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 37,885 miles
- Test number
- 856938433379
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L25 DCB
- Does L25 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L25 DCB expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L25 DCB?
- The MOT on L25 DCB expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L25 DCB done?
- L25 DCB was recorded at 148,314 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 9,490 miles a year.
- Has L25 DCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 DCB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on L25 DCB 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 DCB find?
- L25 DCB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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