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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L3 OJUMOT history

L3 OJU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

L3 OJU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,432 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OJU was last recorded at 118,432 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,365 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
6,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,432 miles
  • 2025 – 112,208 miles
  • 2023 – 109,019 miles
  • 2022 – 105,161 miles
  • 2021 – 98,922 miles
  • 2020 – 93,690 miles
  • 2019 – 90,054 miles
  • 2018 – 86,588 miles
  • 2017 – 81,594 miles
  • 2016 – 79,846 miles
  • 2015 – 71,866 miles
  • 2014 – 59,847 miles
  • 2013 – 47,417 miles
  • 2012 – 31,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,432 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,432 miles
    Test number
    478789237443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,365 miles (+6,157)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,365 miles
    Test number
    528436446688
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,208 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    429588074119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,158 miles (+3,139)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,158 miles
    Test number
    817096435898
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,019 miles (+3,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    492069001957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass105,161 miles (+97)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    899531790955
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail105,064 miles (+6,142)2 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,064 miles
    Test number
    185919454235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass98,922 miles (+5,232)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    841201957003
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass93,690 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    388026755626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass90,054 miles (+3,466)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    257559182594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,588 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    262061572555
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail86,588 miles (+4,994)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    151071683118
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,594 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    484032314520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,846 miles (+7,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    422262824246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass71,866 miles (+12,019)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,866 miles
    Test number
    518602795098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner

  16. Pass59,847 miles (+12,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,847 miles
    Test number
    279948344198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,417 miles (+15,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,417 miles
    Test number
    137329443167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    807475342109
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about L3 OJU

Does L3 OJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OJU is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 OJU?
The MOT on L3 OJU is valid until 2 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 OJU done?
L3 OJU was recorded at 118,432 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,350 miles a year.
Has L3 OJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OJU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 OJU 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 OJU find?
L3 OJU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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