Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L3 DRBMOT history
L3 DRB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 44,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 44,372 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 DRB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 DRB was last recorded at 44,372 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 41,951 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,421 miles
- Average per year
- 2,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,372 miles
- 2025 – 41,951 miles
- 2024 – 39,768 miles
- 2023 – 37,284 miles
- 2022 – 34,617 miles
- 2021 – 31,996 miles
- 2020 – 29,535 miles
- 2019 – 26,889 miles
- 2018 – 24,205 miles
- 2017 – 20,949 miles
- 2016 – 17,065 miles
- 2015 – 13,299 miles
- 2014 – 10,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,372 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,372 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 44,372 miles
- Test number
- 649373075493
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail44,372 miles (+2,421)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,372 miles
- Test number
- 963116545048
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,951 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 41,951 miles
- Test number
- 685652295534
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail41,951 miles (+2,183)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,951 miles
- Test number
- 123007419531
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass39,768 miles (+2,484)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 39,768 miles
- Test number
- 611056162671
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,284 miles (+2,667)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 37,284 miles
- Test number
- 276210906302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,617 miles (+2,621)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 34,617 miles
- Test number
- 156063730580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,996 miles (+2,461)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 31,996 miles
- Test number
- 511849255635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,535 miles (+2,646)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 29,535 miles
- Test number
- 245728060226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,889 miles (+2,684)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 26,889 miles
- Test number
- 176303140140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,205 miles (+3,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 24,205 miles
- Test number
- 512331385377
- AdvisoryUnder trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass20,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 20,949 miles
- Test number
- 610327536621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,949 miles (+3,884)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,949 miles
- Test number
- 376945959863
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass17,065 miles (+3,766)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 17,065 miles
- Test number
- 913984287740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,299 miles (+2,622)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 13,299 miles
- Test number
- 194200470322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 10,677 miles
- Test number
- 435069954234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,677 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,677 miles
- Test number
- 865799154217
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about L3 DRB
- Does L3 DRB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DRB is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 DRB?
- The MOT on L3 DRB is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 DRB done?
- L3 DRB was recorded at 44,372 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,796 miles a year.
- Has L3 DRB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 DRB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 DRB 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 DRB find?
- L3 DRB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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