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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L26 CRVMOT history

L26 CRV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 109,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2023.

L26 CRV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
109,403 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2023
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 CRV
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
11 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L26 CRV was last recorded at 109,403 miles on 27 Dec 2023, 3,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,528 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,875 miles
Average per year
8,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,403 miles
  • 2022 – 105,528 miles
  • 2021 – 94,236 miles
  • 2020 – 87,282 miles
  • 2019 – 78,560 miles
  • 2017 – 62,148 miles
  • 2016 – 37,818 miles
  • 2015 – 34,886 miles
  • 2014 – 27,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,403 miles
  • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at rear of fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure sleeve missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure lower splitter (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened welded repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,403 miles (+3,875)1 dangerous19 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    273995855003
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at rear of fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure sleeve missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure lower splitter (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened welded repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass105,528 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,528 miles
    Test number
    320178959211
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit cracked

  3. Fail105,521 miles (+11,285)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,521 miles
    Test number
    848871077792
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,236 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    295187521550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    709480236702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,282 miles (+8,722)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    283677867420
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,560 miles (+4,780)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    937803686761
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,780 miles (+11,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    820499515281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,148 miles (+12,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    604194465339
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slightly torn.

  10. Pass49,763 miles (+11,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    560628395514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass37,818 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,818 miles
    Test number
    256511880668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,886 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,886 miles
    Test number
    418503075155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass34,886 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,886 miles
    Test number
    567893975157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,747 miles
    Test number
    595378364123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 CRV

Does L26 CRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 CRV expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 CRV?
The MOT on L26 CRV expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 CRV done?
L26 CRV was recorded at 109,403 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2023, an average of 8,570 miles a year.
Has L26 CRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 CRV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 CRV 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 CRV find?
L26 CRV failed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 19 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: rear exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at rear of fuel tank; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; emissions unable to be completed, and 23 more.

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