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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L29 SGCMOT history

L29 SGC is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L29 SGC white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,854 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SGC was last recorded at 136,854 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 3,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,090 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,764 miles
Average per year
7,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,854 miles
  • 2024 – 133,090 miles
  • 2023 – 128,554 miles
  • 2022 – 118,218 miles
  • 2021 – 110,922 miles
  • 2020 – 110,075 miles
  • 2019 – 103,334 miles
  • 2018 – 99,101 miles
  • 2017 – 92,996 miles
  • 2016 – 79,093 miles
  • 2015 – 65,350 miles
  • 2014 – 50,765 miles
  • 2013 – 36,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,854 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 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    814750320697
    • 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))

  2. Fail136,854 miles (+3,764)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    374200046730
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (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))

  3. Pass133,090 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    470580695789
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,090 miles (+4,536)2 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    913427291446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,554 miles (+10,336)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,554 miles
    Test number
    803017907029
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side indicator lens damaged but light output not effected

  6. Pass118,218 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,218 miles
    Test number
    917505316421
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail118,218 miles (+7,296)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,218 miles
    Test number
    320595954479
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,922 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,922 miles
    Test number
    191359984717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,913 miles (+838)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,913 miles
    Test number
    753664767229
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass110,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,075 miles
    Test number
    508259924765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,075 miles (+6,741)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,075 miles
    Test number
    948560471835
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass103,334 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,334 miles
    Test number
    249275084052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,101 miles (+6,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,101 miles
    Test number
    235880221650
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Pass92,996 miles (+13,903)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    682326713084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,093 miles (+13,743)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,093 miles
    Test number
    473327191238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,350 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    758482075015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,176 miles (+14,411)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    558145865098
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass50,765 miles (+13,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    377080854066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass36,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    908415463035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L29 SGC

Does L29 SGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SGC is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 SGC?
The MOT on L29 SGC is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SGC done?
L29 SGC was recorded at 136,854 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,885 miles a year.
Has L29 SGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SGC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SGC 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 SGC find?
L29 SGC passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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