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Purple · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L27 SRNMOT history

L27 SRN is a purple diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L27 SRN purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,111 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SRN was last recorded at 91,111 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 7,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,409 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,702 miles
Average per year
5,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,111 miles
  • 2025 – 83,409 miles
  • 2024 – 75,661 miles
  • 2023 – 67,657 miles
  • 2022 – 65,601 miles
  • 2021 – 65,040 miles
  • 2020 – 59,674 miles
  • 2019 – 54,603 miles
  • 2018 – 48,822 miles
  • 2017 – 41,414 miles
  • 2016 – 34,112 miles
  • 2015 – 28,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,111 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,111 miles (+7,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,111 miles
    Test number
    419587592347
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass83,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,409 miles
    Test number
    993509307067
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail83,408 miles (+7,747)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,408 miles
    Test number
    807335290786
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass75,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,661 miles
    Test number
    775220227909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail75,661 miles (+8,004)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,661 miles
    Test number
    206347906249
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,657 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    389450421488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,636 miles (+2,035)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    342819096084
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass65,601 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,601 miles
    Test number
    407119468617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,040 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    300447233040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,674 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    593753431509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,603 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,603 miles
    Test number
    538409382851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,822 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    452431887017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,414 miles (+7,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    502574512030
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass34,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,112 miles
    Test number
    889795676155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,112 miles (+5,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,112 miles
    Test number
    625351624103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass28,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    245773255134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 SRN

Does L27 SRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SRN is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 SRN?
The MOT on L27 SRN is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SRN done?
L27 SRN was recorded at 91,111 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,827 miles a year.
Has L27 SRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SRN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 SRN 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 L27 SRN find?
L27 SRN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear; rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms.

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