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White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L40 EJJMOT history

L40 EJJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 144,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L40 EJJ white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,558 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 EJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 EJJ was last recorded at 144,558 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,893 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,665 miles
Average per year
11,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,558 miles
  • 2025 – 135,893 miles
  • 2024 – 126,236 miles
  • 2023 – 117,554 miles
  • 2022 – 112,291 miles
  • 2021 – 104,659 miles
  • 2020 – 91,163 miles
  • 2019 – 79,168 miles
  • 2018 – 61,986 miles
  • 2017 – 43,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,558 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    169176311049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,558 miles (+8,665)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    632223174329
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,893 miles (+9,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,893 miles
    Test number
    257756820484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,236 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,236 miles
    Test number
    705602884954
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail126,236 miles (+8,682)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,236 miles
    Test number
    608417022275
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,554 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    759430909200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,291 miles (+7,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,291 miles
    Test number
    323249797455
    • 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))

  8. Pass104,659 miles (+13,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    134990577256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,163 miles (+11,995)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    399003845706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,168 miles (+17,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,168 miles
    Test number
    451247590184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass61,986 miles (+18,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,986 miles
    Test number
    159108691835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper seat lock indicator stuck in open position

  12. Pass43,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,406 miles
    Test number
    782030489753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L40 EJJ

Does L40 EJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EJJ is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 EJJ?
The MOT on L40 EJJ is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 EJJ done?
L40 EJJ was recorded at 144,558 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 11,520 miles a year.
Has L40 EJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 EJJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 EJJ 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 EJJ find?
L40 EJJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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