Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc
L40 EAXMOT history
L40 EAX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 92,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 92,866 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 7 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 EAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 24 Jan 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 EAX was last recorded at 92,866 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 10,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,076 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,790 miles
- Average per year
- 8,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,866 miles
- 2025 – 82,076 miles
- 2024 – 72,563 miles
- 2023 – 66,255 miles
- 2022 – 59,575 miles
- 2021 – 50,089 miles
- 2020 – 38,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,866 miles
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and have slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear brake discs worn and corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 10 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,866 miles (+10,790)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 92,866 miles
- Test number
- 339978296798
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and have slight corrosion
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,076 miles (+9,513)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 82,076 miles
- Test number
- 358768760576
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
Pass72,563 miles (+6,308)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 72,563 miles
- Test number
- 447225956055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
Pass66,255 miles (+6,680)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 66,255 miles
- Test number
- 779802246786
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
Pass59,575 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 59,575 miles
- Test number
- 388338341533
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
Fail59,573 miles (+9,484)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,573 miles
- Test number
- 747163693536
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
Pass50,089 miles (+11,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 50,089 miles
- Test number
- 722816061746
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and have slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and have slight corrosion
Pass38,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,818 miles
- Test number
- 551666200636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 EAX
- Does L40 EAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EAX is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 EAX?
- The MOT on L40 EAX is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 EAX done?
- L40 EAX was recorded at 92,866 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,998 miles a year.
- Has L40 EAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 EAX has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on L40 EAX 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 EAX find?
- L40 EAX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake discs worn and have slight corrosion; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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