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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

L26 JWAMOT history

L26 JWA is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 48,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L26 JWA white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
48,925 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JWA was last recorded at 48,925 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,309 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
3,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,925 miles
  • 2025 – 48,309 miles
  • 2024 – 46,633 miles
  • 2023 – 43,749 miles
  • 2022 – 36,431 miles
  • 2020 – 31,567 miles
  • 2019 – 23,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,925 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 31 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,925 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    315678521543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,309 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    137501065925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,633 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,633 miles
    Test number
    570924459283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,749 miles (+7,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    942384494070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass36,431 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    543749411459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,567 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    399080719608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail31,566 miles (+8,440)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    691382256433
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyres size 235/35/19
  8. Pass23,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    164783507153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JWA

Does L26 JWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JWA is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JWA?
The MOT on L26 JWA is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JWA done?
L26 JWA was recorded at 48,925 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
Has L26 JWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JWA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L26 JWA 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 JWA find?
L26 JWA passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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