Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L29 SAOMOT history
L29 SAO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 132,041 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 SAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 SAO was last recorded at 132,041 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,458 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,583 miles
- Average per year
- 5,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,041 miles
- 2024 – 130,458 miles
- 2023 – 127,799 miles
- 2022 – 124,804 miles
- 2021 – 121,075 miles
- 2020 – 115,357 miles
- 2019 – 107,239 miles
- 2018 – 97,073 miles
- 2017 – 88,182 miles
- 2016 – 80,838 miles
- 2015 – 73,346 miles
- 2014 – 59,816 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,041 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTinted windows
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.
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,041 miles (+1,583)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 132,041 miles
- Test number
- 594895532486
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTinted windows
Pass130,458 miles (+2,659)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 130,458 miles
- Test number
- 527472847891
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass127,799 miles (+2,995)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 127,799 miles
- Test number
- 544760174680
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass124,804 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 124,804 miles
- Test number
- 266465241505
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail124,797 miles (+3,722)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,797 miles
- Test number
- 565243646137
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached corroded severely, advise recovery from station (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached corroded severely, advise recovery from station (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of rear suspension arms (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions not tested not tested due to condition of rear suspension arms, would have to drive over brake rollers to test emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass121,075 miles (+5,718)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 121,075 miles
- Test number
- 459624891138
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass115,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 115,357 miles
- Test number
- 917329622090
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 166185968589
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,239 miles (+10,166)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 107,239 miles
- Test number
- 855987172868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,073 miles (+8,891)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 97,073 miles
- Test number
- 899233108984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,182 miles (+7,344)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 88,182 miles
- Test number
- 769861152274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,838 miles (+7,492)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 80,838 miles
- Test number
- 775340347031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 73,346 miles
- Test number
- 159053265174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,346 miles (+13,530)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,346 miles
- Test number
- 309592865126
- 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)
Fail59,816 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,816 miles
- Test number
- 475350064293
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass59,816 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,816 miles
- Test number
- 715350964244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about L29 SAO
- Does L29 SAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SAO is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 SAO?
- The MOT on L29 SAO is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 SAO done?
- L29 SAO was recorded at 132,041 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,990 miles a year.
- Has L29 SAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 SAO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L29 SAO 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 SAO find?
- L29 SAO passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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