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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L29 GAUMOT history

L29 GAU is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 17 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 192,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

L29 GAU black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
192,981 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 GAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 GAU was last recorded at 192,981 miles on 21 May 2025, 3,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,719 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,262 miles
Average per year
10,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,981 miles
  • 2024 – 189,719 miles
  • 2023 – 179,794 miles
  • 2022 – 168,069 miles
  • 2020 – 157,976 miles
  • 2019 – 152,026 miles
  • 2018 – 142,803 miles
  • 2017 – 128,219 miles
  • 2016 – 112,724 miles
  • 2015 – 100,135 miles
  • 2014 – 85,882 miles
  • 2013 – 71,895 miles
  • 2012 – 58,915 miles
  • 2011 – 47,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner shoulders
  • AdvisorySlight play n/s inner steering arm

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.

  • Centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General corrosion on underside of vehicle due to age and mileage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front play in track rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,981 miles (+3,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    192,981 miles
    Test number
    967762409260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner shoulders
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s inner steering arm

  2. Pass189,719 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    189,719 miles
    Test number
    953856641230
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle due to age and mileage
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft constant velocity boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in track rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in track rod

  3. Fail189,687 miles (+9,893)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,687 miles
    Test number
    771879960361
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle due to age and mileage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in track rod

  4. Pass179,794 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,794 miles
    Test number
    334625066898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail179,788 miles (+11,719)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,788 miles
    Test number
    803213502275
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass168,069 miles (+10,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,069 miles
    Test number
    696052264743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass157,976 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,976 miles
    Test number
    576310209304
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play

  8. Fail157,976 miles (+5,950)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,976 miles
    Test number
    148860018938
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play

  9. Pass152,026 miles (+9,223)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,026 miles
    Test number
    612779482198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,803 miles (+14,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,803 miles
    Test number
    152001703690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass128,219 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,219 miles
    Test number
    358947283373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,188 miles (+15,464)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,188 miles
    Test number
    483853485796
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear hangers broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,724 miles (+12,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    550130191568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  14. Pass100,135 miles (+14,253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,135 miles
    Test number
    364632514730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,882 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    608612704301
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorating
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  16. Fail85,882 miles (+13,987)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    598902204320
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorating
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  17. Fail71,895 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    446122903308
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass71,895 miles (+12,980)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    605032303303
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass58,915 miles (+11,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,915 miles
    Test number
    497344902347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass47,490 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,490 miles
    Test number
    948627401353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,488 miles (+1,079)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    168634401340
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass46,409 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,409 miles
    Test number
    228100371202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

Questions about L29 GAU

Does L29 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 GAU expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 GAU?
The MOT on L29 GAU expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 GAU done?
L29 GAU was recorded at 192,981 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 10,739 miles a year.
Has L29 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 GAU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 GAU 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 GAU find?
L29 GAU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; both front tyres worn inner shoulders; slight play n/s inner steering arm.

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