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White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L3 XBTMOT history

L3 XBT is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L3 XBT white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,091 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XBT was last recorded at 112,091 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,660 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,431 miles
Average per year
6,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,091 miles
  • 2025 – 110,660 miles
  • 2024 – 107,765 miles
  • 2023 – 103,774 miles
  • 2022 – 100,215 miles
  • 2021 – 97,091 miles
  • 2020 – 92,080 miles
  • 2018 – 77,277 miles
  • 2017 – 68,452 miles
  • 2016 – 62,783 miles
  • 2015 – 40,314 miles
  • 2014 – 34,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,091 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,091 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,091 miles
    Test number
    238165480094
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  2. Pass110,660 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    342660696910
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass107,765 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    468617010472
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  4. Pass103,774 miles (+3,559)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,774 miles
    Test number
    506556978692
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to sill under paint not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion most notably rear subframe
  5. Pass100,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,215 miles
    Test number
    409155352255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,215 miles (+3,124)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,215 miles
    Test number
    763377920390
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass97,091 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    624880906432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,080 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    818881141125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    869718679588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,755 miles (+13,478)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    936778783954
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass77,277 miles (+8,825)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,277 miles
    Test number
    857383293813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,452 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    611902521939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,783 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    705801488432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,753 miles (+18,439)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    629805541327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,314 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    617947475008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,505 miles
    Test number
    697329174266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XBT

Does L3 XBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XBT is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XBT?
The MOT on L3 XBT is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XBT done?
L3 XBT was recorded at 112,091 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,441 miles a year.
Has L3 XBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XBT has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 XBT 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 XBT find?
L3 XBT passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: engine covers and under trays obscuring some components.

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