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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L34 GUSMOT history

L34 GUS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 134,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L34 GUS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,908 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L34 GUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Aug 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L34 GUS was last recorded at 134,908 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 10,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,805 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,103 miles
Average per year
11,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,908 miles
  • 2025 – 124,805 miles
  • 2024 – 113,799 miles
  • 2023 – 101,064 miles
  • 2022 – 87,360 miles
  • 2021 – 76,101 miles
  • 2020 – 67,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,908 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber slightly coroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield has two corroded/insecure mountings (above rear silencer)

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,908 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,908 miles
    Test number
    976460211066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield has two corroded/insecure mountings (above rear silencer)
  2. Fail134,908 miles (+10,103)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,908 miles
    Test number
    624344891492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield has two corroded/insecure mountings (above rear silencer)
  3. Pass124,805 miles (+11,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,805 miles
    Test number
    469269812250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield has two insecure mount above rear silencer
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum mark
  4. Pass113,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    990140290004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail113,799 miles (+12,735)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    550056455540
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass101,064 miles (+13,704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,064 miles
    Test number
    396891414227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,360 miles (+11,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    279915970414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails
  8. Pass76,101 miles (+8,297)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    843335302663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,804 miles
    Test number
    557944891716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L34 GUS

Does L34 GUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L34 GUS is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L34 GUS?
The MOT on L34 GUS is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L34 GUS done?
L34 GUS was recorded at 134,908 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 11,035 miles a year.
Has L34 GUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L34 GUS has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L34 GUS 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 L34 GUS find?
L34 GUS passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorber slightly coroded; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall; offside rear shock absorber slightly corroded, and 2 more.

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