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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

L3 RLKMOT history

L3 RLK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L3 RLK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,537 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RLK was last recorded at 108,537 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,391 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,146 miles
Average per year
6,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,537 miles
  • 2024 – 105,391 miles
  • 2023 – 98,703 miles
  • 2022 – 93,134 miles
  • 2021 – 87,187 miles
  • 2020 – 82,008 miles
  • 2019 – 75,202 miles
  • 2018 – 65,312 miles
  • 2017 – 59,410 miles
  • 2016 – 55,586 miles
  • 2015 – 50,369 miles
  • 2014 – 44,135 miles
  • 2013 – 37,106 miles
  • 2012 – 30,614 miles
  • 2011 – 23,983 miles
  • 2010 – 17,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,537 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,537 miles (+3,146)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,537 miles
    Test number
    128598644540
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass105,391 miles (+6,688)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,391 miles
    Test number
    893854843844
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass98,703 miles (+5,569)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,703 miles
    Test number
    362469323521
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass93,134 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,134 miles
    Test number
    831260399740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,187 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,187 miles
    Test number
    555283407050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,008 miles (+6,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    117784451552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass75,202 miles (+9,890)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    855404044422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,312 miles (+5,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,312 miles
    Test number
    467227267980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,410 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    155833841516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,586 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    365590163189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    573618842226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,369 miles (+6,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    902799809135
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass44,135 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,135 miles
    Test number
    345584574412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,106 miles (+6,492)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,106 miles
    Test number
    386171383215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,614 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,614 miles
    Test number
    695622882268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,983 miles (+6,563)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    939193271224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,420 miles
    Test number
    601651780279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 RLK

Does L3 RLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RLK is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 RLK?
The MOT on L3 RLK is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 RLK done?
L3 RLK was recorded at 108,537 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,043 miles a year.
Has L3 RLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RLK has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on L3 RLK 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 RLK find?
L3 RLK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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