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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L29 SECMOT history

L29 SEC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 160,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

L29 SEC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
160,529 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SEC was last recorded at 160,529 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 8,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,485 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
8,044 miles
Average per year
14,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,529 miles
  • 2023 – 152,485 miles
  • 2022 – 141,545 miles
  • 2021 – 135,554 miles
  • 2020 – 129,004 miles
  • 2019 – 109,734 miles
  • 2018 – 89,182 miles
  • 2017 – 66,998 miles
  • 2016 – 44,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,529 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,529 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,529 miles
    Test number
    117027836487
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail160,529 miles (+8,044)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,529 miles
    Test number
    349048382126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,485 miles (+10,940)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,485 miles
    Test number
    621926708050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,545 miles (+5,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,545 miles
    Test number
    709665443068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass135,554 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,554 miles
    Test number
    722675063440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,004 miles
    Test number
    327729362472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,002 miles (+19,268)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,002 miles
    Test number
    899722055388
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass109,734 miles (+20,552)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,734 miles
    Test number
    425291637757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,182 miles (+22,184)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,182 miles
    Test number
    690406770272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,998 miles (+22,004)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    955365285651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    378020954730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 SEC

Does L29 SEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 SEC expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 SEC?
The MOT on L29 SEC expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 SEC done?
L29 SEC was recorded at 160,529 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 14,546 miles a year.
Has L29 SEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SEC has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 SEC 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 SEC find?
L29 SEC passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front coil spring corroded.

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