Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc
L25 MSWMOT history
L25 MSW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,276 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 155,276 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,121 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 MSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 18 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 MSW was last recorded at 155,276 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,275 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,121 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,276 miles
- 2024 – 154,597 miles
- 2023 – 150,505 miles
- 2022 – 141,542 miles
- 2021 – 132,325 miles
- 2019 – 130,598 miles
- 2018 – 124,157 miles
- 2017 – 120,820 miles
- 2016 – 112,393 miles
- 2015 – 105,940 miles
- 2014 – 98,103 miles
- 2012 – 91,144 miles
- 2011 – 81,444 miles
- 2010 – 60,443 miles
- 2009 – 54,097 miles
- 2008 – 47,953 miles
- 2007 – 39,086 miles
- 2006 – 35,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,276 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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Corrosion to front sub-frame
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,276 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 155,276 miles
- Test number
- 702149276897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,275 miles (+678)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,275 miles
- Test number
- 476000184075
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass154,597 miles (+4,092)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 154,597 miles
- Test number
- 787893587857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,505 miles (+45)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 150,505 miles
- Test number
- 624971418796
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front sub-frame
Fail150,460 miles (+8,918)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,460 miles
- Test number
- 470635744716
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking flexible hose connection (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front sub-frame
Pass141,542 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 141,542 miles
- Test number
- 427542111160
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,533 miles (+9,208)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,533 miles
- Test number
- 393464235126
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,325 miles (+1,727)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,325 miles
- Test number
- 280247329687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,598 miles (+6,441)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 130,598 miles
- Test number
- 906389345157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,157 miles (+3,337)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 124,157 miles
- Test number
- 706713922296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,820 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 120,820 miles
- Test number
- 432681914631
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail120,820 miles (+8,427)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,820 miles
- Test number
- 296379951975
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,393 miles (+6,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 112,393 miles
- Test number
- 643382807108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,940 miles (+7,837)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 105,940 miles
- Test number
- 904421340122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,103 miles (+6,959)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 98,103 miles
- Test number
- 275960134360
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded inside edge
Pass91,144 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 91,144 miles
- Test number
- 606413822239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,144 miles (+9,700)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,144 miles
- Test number
- 119833322297
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass81,444 miles (+21,001)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 81,444 miles
- Test number
- 978744041291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll tyres on legal limit
Fail60,443 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,443 miles
- Test number
- 391364140276
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,443 miles (+6,346)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 60,443 miles
- Test number
- 664914040226
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,097 miles (+6,144)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 54,097 miles
- Test number
- 130857539269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,953 miles (+8,867)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 47,953 miles
- Test number
- 341624328441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,086 miles (+3,756)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 39,086 miles
- Test number
- 902293507166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,330 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 35,330 miles
- Test number
- 251437596031
- 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)
Fail35,330 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,330 miles
- Test number
- 612997996071
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Questions about L25 MSW
- Does L25 MSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 MSW is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L25 MSW?
- The MOT on L25 MSW is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 MSW done?
- L25 MSW was recorded at 155,276 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
- Has L25 MSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 MSW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L25 MSW 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 MSW find?
- L25 MSW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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