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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L25 SOPMOT history

L25 SOP is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L25 SOP white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,410 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 SOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 SOP was last recorded at 81,410 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 7,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,782 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,628 miles
Average per year
4,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,410 miles
  • 2025 – 73,782 miles
  • 2023 – 72,671 miles
  • 2022 – 68,719 miles
  • 2021 – 63,137 miles
  • 2020 – 58,318 miles
  • 2019 – 50,322 miles
  • 2018 – 43,169 miles
  • 2017 – 34,551 miles
  • 2016 – 32,422 miles
  • 2015 – 25,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,410 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,410 miles (+7,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,410 miles
    Test number
    478377454162
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass73,782 miles (+1,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,782 miles
    Test number
    724176539084
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,671 miles (+3,952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,671 miles
    Test number
    770256183524
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s tyres slight misshape inner edges
  4. Pass68,719 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,719 miles
    Test number
    180096434669
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail68,709 miles (+5,572)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,709 miles
    Test number
    767461047282
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,137 miles (+4,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    652947767698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass58,318 miles (+7,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    991182798219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin LIMITS!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! and slight misshape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight misshape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LIMITS!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass50,322 miles (+7,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,322 miles
    Test number
    962681467104
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear x2 tyres perished
  9. Pass43,169 miles (+8,618)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,169 miles
    Test number
    166968154686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,551 miles
    Test number
    472139737186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,551 miles (+2,129)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,551 miles
    Test number
    713154365494
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
  12. Pass32,422 miles (+7,299)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    162488588626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,123 miles
    Test number
    898830305196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,123 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,123 miles
    Test number
    875340905184
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Questions about L25 SOP

Does L25 SOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SOP is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 SOP?
The MOT on L25 SOP is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 SOP done?
L25 SOP was recorded at 81,410 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,927 miles a year.
Has L25 SOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 SOP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 SOP 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 SOP find?
L25 SOP passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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