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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L3 BFUMOT history

L3 BFU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

L3 BFU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,850 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BFU was last recorded at 119,850 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,290 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,560 miles
Average per year
7,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,850 miles
  • 2024 – 113,290 miles
  • 2023 – 106,661 miles
  • 2022 – 99,885 miles
  • 2021 – 93,252 miles
  • 2020 – 86,565 miles
  • 2019 – 79,746 miles
  • 2018 – 69,586 miles
  • 2017 – 61,011 miles
  • 2016 – 55,323 miles
  • 2015 – 49,448 miles
  • 2014 – 42,680 miles
  • 2013 – 33,700 miles
  • 2012 – 25,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,850 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,850 miles (+6,560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,850 miles
    Test number
    144773327541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,290 miles (+6,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,290 miles
    Test number
    114821091876
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,661 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,661 miles
    Test number
    804585358840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,661 miles (+6,776)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,661 miles
    Test number
    550297852403
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    367467172773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  6. Fail99,885 miles (+6,633)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    883753834032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  7. Pass93,252 miles (+6,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    130578398602
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass86,565 miles (+6,819)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    818157963169
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    946219011364
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail79,746 miles (+10,160)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    268091227601
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,586 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    834125558384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,978 miles (+7,967)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    366164477282
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,011 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    240817983789
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail61,011 miles (+5,688)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    367051226028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,323 miles (+5,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,323 miles
    Test number
    207898913393
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to both rear tyres

  16. Pass49,448 miles (+6,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,448 miles
    Test number
    491445488733
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass42,680 miles (+8,980)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    359794194294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,700 miles (+7,759)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,700 miles
    Test number
    605807793203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    659767192226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L3 BFU

Does L3 BFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BFU is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 BFU?
The MOT on L3 BFU is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BFU done?
L3 BFU was recorded at 119,850 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,215 miles a year.
Has L3 BFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BFU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 BFU 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 L3 BFU find?
L3 BFU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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