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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

L40 ARRMOT history

L40 ARR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

L40 ARR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
99,641 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ARR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ARR was last recorded at 99,641 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,077 miles · 14 May 2019
Between the last two tests
1,564 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,641 miles
  • 2019 – 98,077 miles
  • 2018 – 96,389 miles
  • 2017 – 90,978 miles
  • 2016 – 81,359 miles
  • 2015 – 73,825 miles
  • 2014 – 67,198 miles
  • 2013 – 59,962 miles
  • 2012 – 54,062 miles
  • 2011 – 46,279 miles
  • 2010 – 38,391 miles
  • 2009 – 30,549 miles
  • 2008 – 22,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,641 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,641 miles
    Test number
    181787678133
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,641 miles (+1,564)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,641 miles
    Test number
    806748463499
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,077 miles (+1,688)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    672206342677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass96,389 miles (+5,411)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,389 miles
    Test number
    748566303585
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake bake plate corroded but still secure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut to cords but is still within the specified limit.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  5. Pass90,978 miles (+121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,978 miles
    Test number
    587125481810
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail90,857 miles (+9,498)3 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    784832007102
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass81,359 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,359 miles
    Test number
    487148817527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,308 miles (+7,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,308 miles
    Test number
    194533504215
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass73,825 miles (+6,627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,825 miles
    Test number
    979952845132
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass67,198 miles (+7,236)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    118024034195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass59,962 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,962 miles
    Test number
    675824933193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,062 miles (+7,783)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,062 miles
    Test number
    406059632179
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has splits in the inner sidewall not in excess/deep enough to reach/expose cords/ply

  13. Pass46,279 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    636764341112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,391 miles (+7,842)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,391 miles
    Test number
    633231530196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,549 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,549 miles
    Test number
    883514239162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,589 miles
    Test number
    274218948191
    • 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)

Questions about L40 ARR

Does L40 ARR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 ARR expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 ARR?
The MOT on L40 ARR expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 ARR done?
L40 ARR was recorded at 99,641 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has L40 ARR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ARR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 ARR 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 ARR find?
L40 ARR passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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