
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc
L26 CEDMOT history
L26 CED is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,342 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 166,342 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 CED
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 13 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 CED was last recorded at 166,342 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 11,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 154,950 miles · 5 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,392 miles
- Average per year
- 9,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 166,342 miles
- 2024 – 154,950 miles
- 2023 – 139,955 miles
- 2022 – 128,676 miles
- 2021 – 125,529 miles
- 2020 – 121,370 miles
- 2019 – 112,760 miles
- 2018 – 104,475 miles
- 2017 – 99,372 miles
- 2016 – 94,227 miles
- 2013 – 71,286 miles
- 2012 – 52,648 miles
- 2010 – 26,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,342 miles (+11,392)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 166,342 miles
- Test number
- 736787095754
- MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,950 miles (+4)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 154,950 miles
- Test number
- 837262644079
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail154,946 miles (+14,991)4 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,946 miles
- Test number
- 911188965831
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass139,955 miles (+11,279)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 139,955 miles
- Test number
- 136550765325
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,676 miles (+3,147)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 128,676 miles
- Test number
- 281120942618
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% on roller brake test, new parts fitted (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components
Pass125,529 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 125,529 miles
- Test number
- 679079872445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge heavily scrubbed 225/40/18w (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,529 miles (+4,159)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,529 miles
- Test number
- 634859841998
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge heavily scrubbed 225/40/18w (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,370 miles (+8,610)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,370 miles
- Test number
- 476971807104
- MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,760 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 112,760 miles
- Test number
- 922695480182
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,743 miles (+8,268)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,743 miles
- Test number
- 540812877860
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,475 miles (+5,103)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 104,475 miles
- Test number
- 756142813874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,372 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 99,372 miles
- Test number
- 231288644390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,371 miles (+5,144)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,371 miles
- Test number
- 483963481365
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass94,227 miles (+22,941)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 94,227 miles
- Test number
- 299798845755
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
Pass71,286 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,286 miles
- Test number
- 118467663017
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre has chunk out of sidewall
- NoteOffside front tyre scrubbed out on inner tread
Fail71,286 miles (+18,638)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,286 miles
- Test number
- 288447363089
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre has chunk out of sidewall
- NoteOffside front tyre scrubbed out on inner tread
Pass52,648 miles (+26,642)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 52,648 miles
- Test number
- 759073072071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 26,006 miles
- Test number
- 370335280089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 CED
- Does L26 CED currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L26 CED expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L26 CED?
- The MOT on L26 CED expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L26 CED done?
- L26 CED was recorded at 166,342 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 9,448 miles a year.
- Has L26 CED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 CED has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 CED 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 CED find?
- L26 CED passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: upper windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.
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