Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
L3 GAAMOT history
L3 GAA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,342 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 98,342 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 GAA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 GAA was last recorded at 98,342 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,342 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,342 miles
- 2025 – 90,562 miles
- 2023 – 88,661 miles
- 2022 – 86,120 miles
- 2021 – 83,779 miles
- 2020 – 80,463 miles
- 2019 – 78,362 miles
- 2018 – 74,765 miles
- 2017 – 69,838 miles
- 2016 – 64,174 miles
- 2015 – 59,827 miles
- 2014 – 51,386 miles
- 2013 – 44,135 miles
- 2012 – 35,344 miles
- 2011 – 28,785 miles
- 2010 – 22,025 miles
- 2009 – 14,934 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,342 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Lower wind screen cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 98,342 miles
- Test number
- 361456301034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,342 miles (+7,780)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,342 miles
- Test number
- 245338675904
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,562 miles (+1,901)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 90,562 miles
- Test number
- 266356273332
- AdvisoryCoolant
Pass88,661 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 88,661 miles
- Test number
- 694656465072
- AdvisoryFront Lower wind screen cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail88,661 miles (+2,541)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,661 miles
- Test number
- 790183469355
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower wind screen cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,120 miles (+2,341)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 86,120 miles
- Test number
- 946577310879
- MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens missing
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass83,779 miles (+3,316)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 83,779 miles
- Test number
- 512963479844
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front HEADLIGHT OUPUT SLIGHTLY REDUCED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear HEADLIGHT LENS MISSING
Pass80,463 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 80,463 miles
- Test number
- 340823727923
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel trim/ hub cap missing
Fail80,463 miles (+2,101)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,463 miles
- Test number
- 981866401807
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel trim/ hub cap missing
Pass78,362 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,362 miles
- Test number
- 469933107600
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,362 miles (+3,597)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,362 miles
- Test number
- 679791686995
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure size 195.65.R 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,765 miles (+4,927)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 74,765 miles
- Test number
- 217948715561
- AdvisoryEngine oil level too low
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass69,838 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 69,838 miles
- Test number
- 404124604070
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail69,838 miles (+5,664)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,838 miles
- Test number
- 491711436491
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,174 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 64,174 miles
- Test number
- 840764596593
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
Fail64,174 miles (+4,347)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,174 miles
- Test number
- 973357971494
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
Pass59,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 59,827 miles
- Test number
- 722508640778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,827 miles (+8,441)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,827 miles
- Test number
- 566437499328
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass51,386 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 51,386 miles
- Test number
- 319170504385
- NoteCoolant level low
Fail51,386 miles (+7,251)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,386 miles
- Test number
- 419580604319
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant level low
- NoteNearside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration
Pass44,135 miles (+8,791)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 44,135 miles
- Test number
- 778037593203
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass35,344 miles (+6,559)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 35,344 miles
- Test number
- 198718392248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,785 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,785 miles
- Test number
- 386408691463
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteBoth front wipers not cleaning well
Pass28,785 miles (+6,760)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 28,785 miles
- Test number
- 906668991257
- NoteBoth front wipers not cleaning well
Pass22,025 miles (+7,091)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 22,025 miles
- Test number
- 160330680289
- 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)
- NoteOil light was on add 3l oil !!
Pass14,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 14,934 miles
- Test number
- 250356789249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 GAA
- Does L3 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 GAA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 GAA?
- The MOT on L3 GAA is valid until 5 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 GAA done?
- L3 GAA was recorded at 98,342 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
- Has L3 GAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 GAA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 GAA 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 GAA find?
- L3 GAA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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