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Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

L3 XVSMOT history

L3 XVS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L3 XVS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,826 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XVS was last recorded at 167,826 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 8,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,523 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,303 miles
Average per year
8,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,826 miles
  • 2025 – 159,523 miles
  • 2024 – 155,013 miles
  • 2023 – 150,470 miles
  • 2022 – 143,152 miles
  • 2021 – 137,143 miles
  • 2020 – 133,565 miles
  • 2019 – 129,682 miles
  • 2018 – 121,468 miles
  • 2017 – 106,275 miles
  • 2016 – 91,424 miles
  • 2015 – 76,717 miles
  • 2014 – 68,704 miles
  • 2013 – 62,025 miles
  • 2012 – 57,025 miles
  • 2011 – 48,459 miles
  • 2010 – 36,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,826 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing to rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,826 miles (+8,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,826 miles
    Test number
    718755842278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing to rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass159,523 miles (+4,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,523 miles
    Test number
    406386409970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,013 miles (+4,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,013 miles
    Test number
    995341148880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass150,470 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,470 miles
    Test number
    673454791334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,249 miles (+134)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,249 miles
    Test number
    254238530963
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail150,115 miles (+6,963)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,115 miles
    Test number
    110772513667
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass143,152 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,152 miles
    Test number
    259405809055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,143 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,143 miles
    Test number
    486254257344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,565 miles
    Test number
    196626027399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,565 miles (+3,883)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,565 miles
    Test number
    364083312602
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass129,682 miles (+8,214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,682 miles
    Test number
    556588672484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,468 miles (+15,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,468 miles
    Test number
    953022319763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    796408139900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,275 miles (+14,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    891437463962
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass91,424 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    994099460411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,609 miles (+13,892)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    938643145021
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass76,717 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    787819731988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,704 miles (+6,679)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    137826014354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked.

  19. Pass62,025 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    497208503387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,025 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    825187712313
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  21. Pass57,025 miles (+8,566)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    949977812352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,459 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    347142721337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,347 miles (+12,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    576160321322
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass36,170 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,170 miles
    Test number
    792490710351
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L3 XVS

Does L3 XVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XVS is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XVS?
The MOT on L3 XVS is valid until 20 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 XVS done?
L3 XVS was recorded at 167,826 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,260 miles a year.
Has L3 XVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XVS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 XVS 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 XVS find?
L3 XVS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing to rear bush; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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