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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L26 PCSMOT history

L26 PCS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 160,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L26 PCS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,581 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 PCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 PCS was last recorded at 160,581 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 18,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,862 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18,719 miles
Average per year
11,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,581 miles
  • 2025 – 141,862 miles
  • 2024 – 125,687 miles
  • 2023 – 108,650 miles
  • 2022 – 94,282 miles
  • 2021 – 82,311 miles
  • 2020 – 74,063 miles
  • 2019 – 73,119 miles
  • 2018 – 63,771 miles
  • 2017 – 56,604 miles
  • 2016 – 41,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,581 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,581 miles (+18,719)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,581 miles
    Test number
    843220890859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,862 miles (+16,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,862 miles
    Test number
    681028422292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,687 miles (+17,037)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,687 miles
    Test number
    890449261423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,650 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,650 miles
    Test number
    633801198175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail108,643 miles (+14,361)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,643 miles
    Test number
    147863649408
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass94,282 miles (+11,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,282 miles
    Test number
    760773067245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass82,311 miles (+8,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    270663956051
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter
  8. Pass74,063 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    409637798870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass73,119 miles (+9,348)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    534131725944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,771 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    734319490017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,604 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    206594848336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,299 miles (+12,135)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,299 miles
    Test number
    922693831825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,164 miles
    Test number
    638481196857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 PCS

Does L26 PCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 PCS is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 PCS?
The MOT on L26 PCS is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 PCS done?
L26 PCS was recorded at 160,581 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 11,820 miles a year.
Has L26 PCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 PCS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 PCS 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 PCS find?
L26 PCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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