Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L3 XWTMOT history
L3 XWT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 125,675 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 125,675 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 XWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 22 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 XWT was last recorded at 125,675 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 8,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 117,211 miles · 27 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,464 miles
- Average per year
- 10,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,675 miles
- 2023 – 117,211 miles
- 2022 – 108,295 miles
- 2021 – 97,491 miles
- 2020 – 87,344 miles
- 2019 – 75,925 miles
- 2018 – 63,248 miles
- 2017 – 51,316 miles
- 2016 – 40,896 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,675 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 125,675 miles
- Test number
- 651841690123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail125,675 miles (+8,464)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,675 miles
- Test number
- 833657185552
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,211 miles (+8,916)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 117,211 miles
- Test number
- 372645630561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,295 miles (+10,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 108,295 miles
- Test number
- 543190989101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,491 miles (+10,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 97,491 miles
- Test number
- 696748243968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,344 miles (+11,419)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,344 miles
- Test number
- 818158037201
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass75,925 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 75,925 miles
- Test number
- 587165772947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail75,925 miles (+12,677)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,925 miles
- Test number
- 124657080782
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,248 miles (+11,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 63,248 miles
- Test number
- 590617484758
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions low emitter
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,316 miles (+10,420)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 51,316 miles
- Test number
- 933560809764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,896 miles (+4,396)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 40,896 miles
- Test number
- 891108165304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,500 miles
- Test number
- 693506019643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 XWT
- Does L3 XWT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 XWT expired on 18 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 XWT?
- The MOT on L3 XWT expired on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 XWT done?
- L3 XWT was recorded at 125,675 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 10,578 miles a year.
- Has L3 XWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 XWT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L3 XWT 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 XWT find?
- L3 XWT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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