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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L3 BUHMOT history

L3 BUH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 234,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L3 BUH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
234,064 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BUH was last recorded at 234,064 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,322 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,742 miles
Average per year
6,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,064 miles
  • 2025 – 230,322 miles
  • 2024 – 213,371 miles
  • 2023 – 208,299 miles
  • 2019 – 203,871 miles
  • 2018 – 196,910 miles
  • 2017 – 184,700 miles
  • 2016 – 181,227 miles
  • 2015 – 176,270 miles
  • 2014 – 171,042 miles
  • 2013 – 161,393 miles
  • 2012 – 154,356 miles
  • 2011 – 145,996 miles
  • 2010 – 139,035 miles
  • 2009 – 126,209 miles
  • 2008 – 118,044 miles
  • 2007 – 109,925 miles
  • 2006 – 98,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,064 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,064 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    234,064 miles
    Test number
    521114106443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass230,322 miles (+16,951)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    230,322 miles
    Test number
    519533452359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass213,371 miles (+5,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    213,371 miles
    Test number
    446127800132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass208,299 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    208,299 miles
    Test number
    782744965343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail208,286 miles (+4,415)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,286 miles
    Test number
    465860439814
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass203,871 miles (+6,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    203,871 miles
    Test number
    624308567254
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass196,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    196,910 miles
    Test number
    233860735764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,910 miles (+12,210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,910 miles
    Test number
    957415080834
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass184,700 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,700 miles
    Test number
    425625485304
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail184,648 miles (+3,421)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,648 miles
    Test number
    835661175529
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass181,227 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    181,227 miles
    Test number
    424121392242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass176,270 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    176,270 miles
    Test number
    716968165120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass171,042 miles (+9,649)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    171,042 miles
    Test number
    446437064138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,393 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    161,393 miles
    Test number
    428814363191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,356 miles (+8,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    154,356 miles
    Test number
    877155062179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass145,996 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    145,996 miles
    Test number
    696246161139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    139,035 miles
    Test number
    282433950163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,026 miles (+12,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,026 miles
    Test number
    240393050400
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass126,209 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    126,209 miles
    Test number
    874790779158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,044 miles (+8,119)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,044 miles
    Test number
    352524628229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,925 miles (+11,771)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    109,925 miles
    Test number
    554289727223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    98,154 miles
    Test number
    510202416221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BUH

Does L3 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BUH is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BUH?
The MOT on L3 BUH is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BUH done?
L3 BUH was recorded at 234,064 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,776 miles a year.
Has L3 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BUH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 BUH 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 BUH find?
L3 BUH passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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