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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L25 JLEMOT history

L25 JLE is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 191,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L25 JLE white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
191,804 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 JLE was last recorded at 191,804 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 6,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,530 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,274 miles
Average per year
13,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,804 miles
  • 2025 – 185,530 miles
  • 2024 – 180,122 miles
  • 2023 – 168,859 miles
  • 2021 – 155,724 miles
  • 2020 – 149,813 miles
  • 2019 – 126,887 miles
  • 2018 – 88,207 miles
  • 2016 – 69,315 miles
  • 2015 – 52,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,804 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,804 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    191,804 miles
    Test number
    512161040002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,530 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    185,530 miles
    Test number
    538238121030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,122 miles (+11,263)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,122 miles
    Test number
    213326506480
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass168,859 miles (+13,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,859 miles
    Test number
    736135047956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded
  5. Pass155,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,724 miles
    Test number
    435271403249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail155,724 miles (+5,911)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,724 miles
    Test number
    105645848580
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass149,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,813 miles
    Test number
    975617010561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,813 miles (+22,926)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,813 miles
    Test number
    228717496028
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
  9. Pass126,887 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,887 miles
    Test number
    811112337511
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail126,511 miles (+38,304)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    374338625409
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass88,207 miles (+18,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,207 miles
    Test number
    136043908510
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass69,315 miles (+16,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    357010419301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass52,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    399985398902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front close to limit tread depth limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front close to minimum limit

Questions about L25 JLE

Does L25 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 JLE is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 JLE?
The MOT on L25 JLE is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 JLE done?
L25 JLE was recorded at 191,804 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 13,585 miles a year.
Has L25 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 JLE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L25 JLE 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 JLE find?
L25 JLE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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