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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L26 JFNMOT history

L26 JFN is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 91,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L26 JFN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,054 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JFN was last recorded at 91,054 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 28,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,166 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
28,888 miles
Average per year
6,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,054 miles
  • 2025 – 62,166 miles
  • 2024 – 57,650 miles
  • 2023 – 54,171 miles
  • 2022 – 49,208 miles
  • 2021 – 44,973 miles
  • 2020 – 41,699 miles
  • 2019 – 37,043 miles
  • 2018 – 32,227 miles
  • 2017 – 27,291 miles
  • 2016 – 22,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,054 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    832120266293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,049 miles (+28,883)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    263552311608
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass62,166 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    801730712676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,650 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    943449736335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,171 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,171 miles
    Test number
    249160011972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,208 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    506942360438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,973 miles (+3,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    837004361864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass41,699 miles (+4,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    132978861180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,043 miles
    Test number
    411720998070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,042 miles (+4,815)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    211395243680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass32,227 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,227 miles
    Test number
    742409633558
    • AdvisoryBack tyres poor

  12. Pass27,291 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,291 miles
    Test number
    381188942080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,567 miles
    Test number
    626933474608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JFN

Does L26 JFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JFN is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JFN?
The MOT on L26 JFN is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JFN done?
L26 JFN was recorded at 91,054 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,699 miles a year.
Has L26 JFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JFN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 JFN 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 JFN find?
L26 JFN passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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