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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L26 SOFMOT history

L26 SOF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L26 SOF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,756 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 SOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 SOF was last recorded at 111,756 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 7,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,622 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,134 miles
Average per year
6,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,756 miles
  • 2025 – 104,622 miles
  • 2024 – 98,406 miles
  • 2023 – 92,037 miles
  • 2022 – 88,917 miles
  • 2021 – 86,656 miles
  • 2020 – 85,176 miles
  • 2019 – 79,901 miles
  • 2018 – 79,446 miles
  • 2017 – 69,030 miles
  • 2016 – 57,386 miles
  • 2015 – 45,369 miles
  • 2014 – 33,634 miles
  • 2013 – 26,578 miles
  • 2012 – 19,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,756 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOSF side repeater dim
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded front/rear

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,756 miles (+7,134)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,756 miles
    Test number
    859947044031
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSF side repeater dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded front/rear

  2. Pass104,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,622 miles
    Test number
    822214484827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,619 miles (+6,213)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,619 miles
    Test number
    754465382576
    • MajorOffside Front Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,406 miles (+6,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,406 miles
    Test number
    376017762784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,037 miles
    Test number
    625136765755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,037 miles (+3,120)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,037 miles
    Test number
    612591274469
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  7. Pass88,917 miles (+2,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,917 miles
    Test number
    670477885710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON

  8. Pass86,656 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    845250675761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail86,644 miles (+1,468)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    671732153029
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,176 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    146477043110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,901 miles
    Test number
    436472572103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,900 miles (+454)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    873536415974
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass79,446 miles (+10,416)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    398623671238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,030 miles (+11,644)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    934011299774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,386 miles (+12,017)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,386 miles
    Test number
    291581810636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,369 miles (+11,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    830021636744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,634 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,634 miles
    Test number
    145981064266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,578 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    337448843475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    846498052237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 SOF

Does L26 SOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 SOF is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 SOF?
The MOT on L26 SOF is valid until 19 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 SOF done?
L26 SOF was recorded at 111,756 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,645 miles a year.
Has L26 SOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 SOF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 SOF 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 SOF find?
L26 SOF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (both sides); nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + cut, and 5 more.

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