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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L28 RUVMOT history

L28 RUV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L28 RUV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,002 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 RUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 RUV was last recorded at 87,002 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 7,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,807 miles · 26 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,195 miles
Average per year
3,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,002 miles
  • 2025 – 79,807 miles
  • 2024 – 75,205 miles
  • 2023 – 71,153 miles
  • 2022 – 66,007 miles
  • 2021 – 64,081 miles
  • 2020 – 63,219 miles
  • 2019 – 61,963 miles
  • 2018 – 59,989 miles
  • 2017 – 56,977 miles
  • 2016 – 53,844 miles
  • 2015 – 50,709 miles
  • 2014 – 47,068 miles
  • 2013 – 43,661 miles
  • 2012 – 39,861 miles
  • 2011 – 34,437 miles
  • 2010 – 29,448 miles
  • 2009 – 23,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,002 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder body / suspension components corroded & covered in protective under seal

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,002 miles (+7,195)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,002 miles
    Test number
    132265907216
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body / suspension components corroded & covered in protective under seal

  2. Pass79,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,807 miles
    Test number
    130609734922
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail79,807 miles (+4,602)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,807 miles
    Test number
    970262945222
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,205 miles (+4,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    624740800854
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,153 miles (+5,146)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    678787255546
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,007 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    310118537104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    150955129904
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail65,895 miles (+1,814)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    726032691734
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass64,081 miles (+862)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    752698258088
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass63,219 miles (+1,256)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    506421378440
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass61,963 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    603429407971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    263253117008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,989 miles (+3,012)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    261325047862
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass56,977 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    160938356108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    787680132781
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight bulge n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

  16. Fail53,844 miles (+21)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    716861877551
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight bulge n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

  17. Fail53,823 miles (+3,114)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,823 miles
    Test number
    212207438892
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No Beam Patern (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just a beam pattern visible (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass50,709 miles (+3,641)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    375860665190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly split.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass47,068 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,068 miles
    Test number
    495083454114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,661 miles (+3,800)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,661 miles
    Test number
    626102863123
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass39,861 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,861 miles
    Test number
    408343572123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,437 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,437 miles
    Test number
    347271561123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,448 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,448 miles
    Test number
    974352770129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,170 miles
    Test number
    154508069187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 RUV

Does L28 RUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 RUV is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 RUV?
The MOT on L28 RUV is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 RUV done?
L28 RUV was recorded at 87,002 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,756 miles a year.
Has L28 RUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 RUV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 RUV 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 L28 RUV find?
L28 RUV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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