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Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L29 FLMMOT history

L29 FLM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

L29 FLM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,526 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 FLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 FLM was last recorded at 116,526 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 7,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,658 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,868 miles
Average per year
9,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,526 miles
  • 2025 – 108,658 miles
  • 2024 – 97,786 miles
  • 2023 – 84,418 miles
  • 2022 – 71,601 miles
  • 2021 – 61,907 miles
  • 2020 – 55,968 miles
  • 2019 – 47,243 miles
  • 2018 – 36,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,526 miles
    Test number
    287540515973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail116,521 miles (+7,863)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,521 miles
    Test number
    763988290550
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass108,658 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    328219351552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail108,657 miles (+10,871)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,657 miles
    Test number
    808815517544
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass97,786 miles (+13,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    965490469550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass84,418 miles (+12,817)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,418 miles
    Test number
    576134741655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,601 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,601 miles
    Test number
    694439735213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,907 miles (+5,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    433089972731
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads appear low, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass55,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    906047403980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,968 miles (+8,725)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    715065026679
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  11. Pass47,243 miles (+11,138)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    127127569404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    323385720025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 FLM

Does L29 FLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 FLM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 FLM?
The MOT on L29 FLM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 FLM done?
L29 FLM was recorded at 116,526 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 9,991 miles a year.
Has L29 FLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 FLM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 FLM 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 FLM find?
L29 FLM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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