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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L26 BNDMOT history

L26 BND is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L26 BND black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,129 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 BND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 BND was last recorded at 113,129 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 3,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,784 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,345 miles
Average per year
7,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,129 miles
  • 2025 – 109,784 miles
  • 2024 – 103,297 miles
  • 2023 – 97,439 miles
  • 2022 – 92,729 miles
  • 2021 – 88,376 miles
  • 2020 – 83,544 miles
  • 2019 – 66,560 miles
  • 2018 – 53,715 miles
  • 2017 – 38,281 miles
  • 2016 – 35,815 miles
  • 2015 – 29,596 miles
  • 2014 – 23,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,129 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,129 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,129 miles
    Test number
    873453963525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,784 miles (+6,487)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    702864328985
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass103,297 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    998428093509
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Fail103,297 miles (+5,858)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    590574811530
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass97,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    765837874067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail97,439 miles (+4,710)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    928985930254
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,729 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,729 miles
    Test number
    675153088025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,376 miles
    Test number
    248708976351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,376 miles (+4,832)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,376 miles
    Test number
    345157482762
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass83,544 miles (+16,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,544 miles
    Test number
    649422702431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass66,560 miles (+12,845)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    175896920089
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass53,715 miles (+15,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,715 miles
    Test number
    575885491653
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass38,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    210669318549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,281 miles (+2,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    653580993190
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass35,815 miles (+6,219)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,815 miles
    Test number
    769861216008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    855145415200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,596 miles (+6,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    366643315496
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass23,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,140 miles
    Test number
    415723394174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 BND

Does L26 BND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BND is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 BND?
The MOT on L26 BND is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 BND done?
L26 BND was recorded at 113,129 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,539 miles a year.
Has L26 BND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 BND has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 BND 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 L26 BND find?
L26 BND passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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