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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

L40 AGXMOT history

L40 AGX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

L40 AGX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
146,447 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 AGX was last recorded at 146,447 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 6,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,213 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,234 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,447 miles
  • 2022 – 140,213 miles
  • 2021 – 136,605 miles
  • 2020 – 132,396 miles
  • 2019 – 127,400 miles
  • 2017 – 122,455 miles
  • 2016 – 115,131 miles
  • 2015 – 108,050 miles
  • 2014 – 98,650 miles
  • 2013 – 91,169 miles
  • 2012 – 79,255 miles
  • 2011 – 64,690 miles
  • 2009 – 57,668 miles
  • 2008 – 44,431 miles
  • 2007 – 28,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,447 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,447 miles (+6,234)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    716214837348
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    452827659855
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,213 miles (+3,608)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    919750458567
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,605 miles
    Test number
    497145284578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear calliper sticky

  5. Fail136,605 miles (+4,209)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,605 miles
    Test number
    804926632109
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear calliper sticky

  6. Pass132,396 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,396 miles
    Test number
    456881989262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,400 miles (+4,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,400 miles
    Test number
    857543693693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisoryHeadlights stained

  8. Pass122,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    810670589486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight glasses stained

  9. Fail122,455 miles (+7,324)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    202061320637
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight glasses stained

  10. Pass115,131 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,131 miles
    Test number
    746530556975
    • AdvisoryHeadlight patterns weak

  11. Pass108,050 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,050 miles
    Test number
    345229298660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,650 miles (+7,481)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,650 miles
    Test number
    379914334212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass91,169 miles (+11,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,169 miles
    Test number
    339950513228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,255 miles (+14,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,255 miles
    Test number
    379932602203
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,690 miles (+7,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    759560611109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass57,668 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,668 miles
    Test number
    710369429388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail57,668 miles (+13,237)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,668 miles
    Test number
    530469729375
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,431 miles (+16,403)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,431 miles
    Test number
    522811018321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,028 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,028 miles
    Test number
    234441317339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,386 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    193745007372
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 AGX

Does L40 AGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 AGX expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 AGX?
The MOT on L40 AGX expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 AGX done?
L40 AGX was recorded at 146,447 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has L40 AGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AGX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 AGX 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 AGX find?
L40 AGX failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 2 major defects: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken.

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