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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

L3 OMGMOT history

L3 OMG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L3 OMG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,513 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OMG was last recorded at 154,513 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 8,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,408 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,105 miles
Average per year
6,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,513 miles
  • 2024 – 146,408 miles
  • 2023 – 141,677 miles
  • 2022 – 138,869 miles
  • 2021 – 136,217 miles
  • 2020 – 133,560 miles
  • 2019 – 129,276 miles
  • 2018 – 125,577 miles
  • 2017 – 122,416 miles
  • 2016 – 119,593 miles
  • 2015 – 117,928 miles
  • 2014 – 105,761 miles
  • 2013 – 93,655 miles
  • 2012 – 81,894 miles
  • 2011 – 69,196 miles
  • 2010 – 56,826 miles
  • 2009 – 45,148 miles
  • 2008 – 33,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,513 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,513 miles
    Test number
    307918990624
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail154,512 miles (+8,104)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,512 miles
    Test number
    901238191567
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,408 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,408 miles
    Test number
    546179329880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,248 miles (+4,571)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,248 miles
    Test number
    933920203144
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass141,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,677 miles
    Test number
    879120007929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail141,677 miles (+2,808)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,677 miles
    Test number
    781124530106
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass138,869 miles (+2,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,869 miles
    Test number
    284487267415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,217 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,217 miles
    Test number
    424400916442
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail136,216 miles (+2,656)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,216 miles
    Test number
    188395897763
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,560 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    122677694565
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass129,276 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,276 miles
    Test number
    644023577156
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail129,266 miles (+3,689)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,266 miles
    Test number
    886264384351
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass125,577 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,577 miles
    Test number
    161854454303
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Fail125,541 miles (+3,125)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,541 miles
    Test number
    263699197930
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass122,416 miles (+2,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    394326213261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,593 miles (+1,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,593 miles
    Test number
    214792460193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass117,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    257002595487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,928 miles (+12,167)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    766712695195
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass105,761 miles (+12,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    386299364114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass93,655 miles (+11,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,655 miles
    Test number
    547122573189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass81,894 miles (+12,698)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,894 miles
    Test number
    865662672187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass69,196 miles (+12,370)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    298505971499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill damaged

  23. Pass56,826 miles (+11,678)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,826 miles
    Test number
    612554570117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,148 miles (+11,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,148 miles
    Test number
    504461079145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,549 miles
    Test number
    940697578157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OMG

Does L3 OMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OMG is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 OMG?
The MOT on L3 OMG is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OMG done?
L3 OMG was recorded at 154,513 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,938 miles a year.
Has L3 OMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OMG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 OMG 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 OMG find?
L3 OMG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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