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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

L40 GAPMOT history

L40 GAP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L40 GAP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,676 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GAP was last recorded at 185,676 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 12,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,112 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,564 miles
Average per year
16,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,676 miles
  • 2025 – 173,112 miles
  • 2024 – 159,034 miles
  • 2023 – 143,420 miles
  • 2022 – 126,935 miles
  • 2021 – 108,291 miles
  • 2020 – 91,188 miles
  • 2019 – 71,572 miles
  • 2018 – 52,326 miles
  • 2017 – 37,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,676 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,676 miles
    Test number
    796683153974
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,676 miles (+12,564)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,676 miles
    Test number
    868750755371
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,112 miles
    Test number
    362124956352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail173,112 miles (+250)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,112 miles
    Test number
    581651372158
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail172,862 miles (+13,828)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,862 miles
    Test number
    815774330688
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass159,034 miles (+15,614)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,034 miles
    Test number
    894466160037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,420 miles (+16,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,420 miles
    Test number
    949188993796
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,935 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,935 miles
    Test number
    358916817420
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail126,935 miles (+18,644)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,935 miles
    Test number
    172958414720
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass108,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,291 miles
    Test number
    169804755007
    • 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))

  11. Fail108,291 miles (+17,103)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,291 miles
    Test number
    657750214906
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  12. Pass91,188 miles (+19,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,188 miles
    Test number
    767327885696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass71,572 miles (+19,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    520201325002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass52,326 miles (+15,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,326 miles
    Test number
    268007501243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass37,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,080 miles
    Test number
    696832749271
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

Questions about L40 GAP

Does L40 GAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GAP is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GAP?
The MOT on L40 GAP is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GAP done?
L40 GAP was recorded at 185,676 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 16,492 miles a year.
Has L40 GAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GAP has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 GAP 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 GAP find?
L40 GAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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