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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

L3 DMVMOT history

L3 DMV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2026.

L3 DMV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,765 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DMV was last recorded at 141,765 miles on 25 Jan 2026, 4,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,009 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,756 miles
Average per year
4,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,765 miles
  • 2025 – 137,009 miles
  • 2024 – 133,978 miles
  • 2023 – 131,005 miles
  • 2021 – 130,999 miles
  • 2017 – 129,408 miles
  • 2016 – 124,660 miles
  • 2015 – 116,535 miles
  • 2014 – 111,646 miles
  • 2013 – 106,346 miles
  • 2012 – 99,899 miles
  • 2011 – 93,536 miles
  • 2010 – 86,077 miles
  • 2009 – 79,351 miles
  • 2008 – 72,797 miles
  • 2007 – 63,621 miles
  • 2006 – 57,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,765 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,765 miles (+4,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    369863523896
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  2. Pass137,009 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,009 miles
    Test number
    180974637959
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail137,008 miles (+3,030)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    919715571896
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass133,978 miles (+2,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,978 miles
    Test number
    361771534317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass131,005 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,005 miles
    Test number
    356654237777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,999 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,999 miles
    Test number
    820363719258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,408 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,408 miles
    Test number
    119920096872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,660 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,660 miles
    Test number
    646019641483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,535 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,535 miles
    Test number
    543099134505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,646 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,646 miles
    Test number
    738044284211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,346 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,346 miles
    Test number
    179072213343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,257 miles (+6,358)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    308545403374
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,899 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    837288002330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,536 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,536 miles
    Test number
    469895911479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,077 miles (+6,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    264297310370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass79,351 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,351 miles
    Test number
    112552329327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,797 miles (+9,176)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    754819618368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,621 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,621 miles
    Test number
    822313537329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    220316926380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 DMV

Does L3 DMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DMV is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DMV?
The MOT on L3 DMV is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DMV done?
L3 DMV was recorded at 141,765 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2026, an average of 4,381 miles a year.
Has L3 DMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DMV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 DMV 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 DMV find?
L3 DMV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear; front subframe corroded.

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