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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

L25 OXOMOT history

L25 OXO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

L25 OXO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,847 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 OXO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 OXO was last recorded at 135,847 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 6,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,617 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,230 miles
Average per year
8,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,847 miles
  • 2024 – 129,617 miles
  • 2023 – 122,059 miles
  • 2022 – 114,691 miles
  • 2021 – 108,324 miles
  • 2020 – 101,502 miles
  • 2019 – 93,601 miles
  • 2018 – 87,907 miles
  • 2017 – 83,601 miles
  • 2016 – 75,336 miles
  • 2015 – 51,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,847 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,847 miles
    Test number
    197885019947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass129,617 miles (+7,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,617 miles
    Test number
    485454017451
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass122,059 miles (+7,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,059 miles
    Test number
    431955632477
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass114,691 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,691 miles
    Test number
    464696889736
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail114,691 miles (+6,367)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,691 miles
    Test number
    510349398291
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass108,324 miles (+6,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,324 miles
    Test number
    141054574993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass101,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,502 miles
    Test number
    526453634947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail101,502 miles (+7,901)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,502 miles
    Test number
    133060029077
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,601 miles (+5,694)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    486646373405
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,907 miles (+4,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,907 miles
    Test number
    939072965981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm rear bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear adult seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm rear bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on legal limit
  11. Pass83,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    498894187675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,601 miles (+8,265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    370501258892
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  13. Pass75,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    885876785754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,336 miles (+8,554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    614813894345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  15. Pass66,782 miles (+15,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,782 miles
    Test number
    371743897881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass51,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,235 miles
    Test number
    989220895033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 OXO

Does L25 OXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 OXO is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L25 OXO?
The MOT on L25 OXO is valid until 2 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 OXO done?
L25 OXO was recorded at 135,847 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 8,050 miles a year.
Has L25 OXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 OXO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 OXO 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 OXO find?
L25 OXO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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