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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

L29 CJSMOT history

L29 CJS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

L29 CJS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
120,666 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 CJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 CJS was last recorded at 120,666 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,586 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
7,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,666 miles
  • 2024 – 112,922 miles
  • 2023 – 106,030 miles
  • 2021 – 97,633 miles
  • 2020 – 93,410 miles
  • 2019 – 76,205 miles
  • 2018 – 66,954 miles
  • 2017 – 58,912 miles
  • 2016 – 47,623 miles
  • 2015 – 41,344 miles
  • 2014 – 36,596 miles
  • 2013 – 30,859 miles
  • 2012 – 26,231 miles
  • 2011 – 21,534 miles
  • 2010 – 16,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,666 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly with worn padsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,666 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    661741689206
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly with worn pads
  2. Fail120,586 miles (+7,664)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,586 miles
    Test number
    960705184347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly with worn pads
  3. Pass112,922 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,922 miles
    Test number
    952801098695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,781 miles (+6,751)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,781 miles
    Test number
    186584419473
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass106,030 miles (+155)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    726918951888
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail105,875 miles (+8,242)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    866538439934
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass97,633 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    547178794648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,410 miles (+17,205)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    802631857811
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror indicator deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bumper damaged
  9. Pass76,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    917895477755
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
  10. Fail76,205 miles (+9,251)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    730817978628
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items
  11. Pass66,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,954 miles
    Test number
    101955818798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,954 miles (+8,042)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,954 miles
    Test number
    828574567842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass58,912 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    569873798495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,623 miles (+6,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    746022059197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass41,344 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,344 miles
    Test number
    139104005250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,596 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,596 miles
    Test number
    438031314249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,859 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,859 miles
    Test number
    748635803240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,231 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,231 miles
    Test number
    837660182102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,534 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,534 miles
    Test number
    316654991138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,264 miles
    Test number
    614515990141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 CJS

Does L29 CJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 CJS expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 CJS?
The MOT on L29 CJS expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 CJS done?
L29 CJS was recorded at 120,666 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 7,112 miles a year.
Has L29 CJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 CJS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 CJS 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 L29 CJS find?
L29 CJS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front brakes binding slightly with worn pads.

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