Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc
L3 FTGMOT history
L3 FTG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,780 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 103,780 mi
- At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 FTG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 26 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 FTG was last recorded at 103,780 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 1,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,231 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,549 miles
- Average per year
- 4,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,780 miles
- 2024 – 101,027 miles
- 2023 – 97,890 miles
- 2022 – 94,417 miles
- 2021 – 91,571 miles
- 2019 – 86,947 miles
- 2018 – 78,897 miles
- 2017 – 72,431 miles
- 2016 – 64,902 miles
- 2015 – 62,785 miles
- 2014 – 60,544 miles
- 2013 – 54,679 miles
- 2012 – 54,679 miles
- 2010 – 34,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,780 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,780 miles (+1,549)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 103,780 miles
- Test number
- 552770777304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,231 miles (+1,204)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 102,231 miles
- Test number
- 589747887719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,027 miles (+3,137)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 101,027 miles
- Test number
- 739773806349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,890 miles (+3,473)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,890 miles
- Test number
- 934428842280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,417 miles (+2,846)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 94,417 miles
- Test number
- 167342202735
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (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))
Pass91,571 miles (+4,624)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 91,571 miles
- Test number
- 221016734637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,947 miles (+8,050)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,947 miles
- Test number
- 490909488470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,897 miles (+173)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,897 miles
- Test number
- 174299143561
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded also minor leak of gas
Fail78,724 miles (+6,293)1 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,724 miles
- Test number
- 556662420569
- DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged light on
Pass72,431 miles (+7,529)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 72,431 miles
- Test number
- 655429297366
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside / offside limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside / offside limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,902 miles (+2,117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 64,902 miles
- Test number
- 864438779792
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass62,785 miles (+23)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,785 miles
- Test number
- 995220915158
- NoteSmall chips on windscreen
Fail62,762 miles (+2,218)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,762 miles
- Test number
- 715170105175
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmall chips on windscreen
Pass60,544 miles (+5,865)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 60,544 miles
- Test number
- 968833574010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 54,679 miles
- Test number
- 876613703029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,679 miles (+10,086)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,679 miles
- Test number
- 559943062340
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass44,593 miles (+10,334)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 44,593 miles
- Test number
- 145073612416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,259 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,259 miles
- Test number
- 494292300317
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass34,259 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 34,259 miles
- Test number
- 582172200393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L3 FTG
- Does L3 FTG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FTG is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 FTG?
- The MOT on L3 FTG is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 FTG done?
- L3 FTG was recorded at 103,780 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
- Has L3 FTG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 FTG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on L3 FTG 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 FTG find?
- L3 FTG passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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