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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L321 GHLMOT history

L321 GHL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L321 GHL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,435 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L321 GHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L321 GHL was last recorded at 148,435 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 14,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,409 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,026 miles
Average per year
8,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,435 miles
  • 2025 – 134,409 miles
  • 2024 – 122,428 miles
  • 2023 – 109,958 miles
  • 2022 – 96,242 miles
  • 2021 – 80,435 miles
  • 2020 – 75,548 miles
  • 2019 – 67,466 miles
  • 2017 – 63,957 miles
  • 2016 – 56,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,435 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,435 miles (+14,026)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,435 miles
    Test number
    151320150530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,409 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,409 miles
    Test number
    607848120345
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail134,409 miles (+11,981)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,409 miles
    Test number
    860023322569
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass122,428 miles (+12,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    484019050146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,958 miles (+13,716)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,958 miles
    Test number
    474925948907
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass96,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,242 miles
    Test number
    509582802010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail96,242 miles (+15,807)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,242 miles
    Test number
    956523930813
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,435 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    416727237951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,548 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    811296095061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,542 miles (+8,076)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,542 miles
    Test number
    838779344582
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  11. Pass67,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    144415388608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,466 miles (+3,509)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    748850206855
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass63,957 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    582873466528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,907 miles (+7,863)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    138930159768
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass56,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    925035391768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L321 GHL

Does L321 GHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L321 GHL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L321 GHL?
The MOT on L321 GHL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L321 GHL done?
L321 GHL was recorded at 148,435 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,930 miles a year.
Has L321 GHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L321 GHL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L321 GHL 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 L321 GHL find?
L321 GHL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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