Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc
L40 ABWMOT history
L40 ABW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 77,651 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 77,651 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 8 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 6,525 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 ABW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 24 May 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 ABW was last recorded at 77,651 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 10,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,160 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,491 miles
- Average per year
- 6,525 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,651 miles
- 2025 – 67,160 miles
- 2024 – 56,809 miles
- 2023 – 51,177 miles
- 2022 – 45,234 miles
- 2021 – 40,819 miles
- 2020 – 38,688 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 16 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,651 miles (+10,491)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 77,651 miles
- Test number
- 599554912227
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,160 miles (+10,351)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 67,160 miles
- Test number
- 207015761085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,809 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 56,809 miles
- Test number
- 213005396265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,177 miles (+5,943)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 51,177 miles
- Test number
- 214975055664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,234 miles (+4,415)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 45,234 miles
- Test number
- 613912750237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,819 miles (+2,131)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 40,819 miles
- Test number
- 608557527258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,688 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 38,688 miles
- Test number
- 922170120048
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 126704610661
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about L40 ABW
- Does L40 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ABW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 ABW?
- The MOT on L40 ABW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 ABW done?
- L40 ABW was recorded at 77,651 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 6,525 miles a year.
- Has L40 ABW ever failed its MOT?
- No. L40 ABW has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L40 ABW 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 L40 ABW find?
- L40 ABW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm left; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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