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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,498 cc

L40 HFBMOT history

L40 HFB is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 70,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L40 HFB white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,165 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HFB was last recorded at 70,165 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,105 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
8,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,165 miles
  • 2024 – 61,027 miles
  • 2023 – 51,406 miles
  • 2022 – 42,001 miles
  • 2021 – 32,337 miles
  • 2020 – 27,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,165 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 5 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,165 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    425514072956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail70,105 miles (+9,078)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    808257926478
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 94W 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass61,027 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,027 miles
    Test number
    639293271664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,406 miles (+9,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,406 miles
    Test number
    664035085564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm tread and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass42,001 miles (+9,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,001 miles
    Test number
    144411925883
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass32,337 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,337 miles
    Test number
    149558739175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    416924084730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L40 HFB

Does L40 HFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HFB is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 HFB?
The MOT on L40 HFB is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HFB done?
L40 HFB was recorded at 70,165 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 8,586 miles a year.
Has L40 HFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HFB has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 HFB 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 HFB find?
L40 HFB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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