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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

L40 HLTMOT history

L40 HLT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 73,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L40 HLT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,596 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HLT was last recorded at 73,596 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 9,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,532 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,064 miles
Average per year
7,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,596 miles
  • 2025 – 64,532 miles
  • 2024 – 54,802 miles
  • 2023 – 42,916 miles
  • 2022 – 36,438 miles
  • 2021 – 31,624 miles
  • 2020 – 26,520 miles
  • 2019 – 21,492 miles
  • 2018 – 10,713 miles
  • 2017 – 8,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,596 miles (+9,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    186462902334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass64,532 miles (+9,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,532 miles
    Test number
    205333838274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,802 miles (+11,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    178959310687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass42,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,916 miles
    Test number
    320573857163
    • AdvisoryNote ; Engine/ Bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
  5. Fail42,914 miles (+6,476)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    264841693690
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Areas of main tread at 0.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Areas of main tread at 0.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to Illegal Tyres , Decelerometer Brake test required ( Quattro ) (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNote ; Engine/ Bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
  6. Pass36,438 miles (+4,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,438 miles
    Test number
    532177502552
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
  7. Pass31,624 miles (+5,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,624 miles
    Test number
    777826010167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass26,520 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,520 miles
    Test number
    336387100973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,492 miles (+10,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    200911323348
    • AdvisoryEngine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
  10. Pass10,713 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    10,713 miles
    Test number
    181964100037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    8,602 miles
    Test number
    340531659134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HLT

Does L40 HLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HLT is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HLT?
The MOT on L40 HLT is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HLT done?
L40 HLT was recorded at 73,596 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
Has L40 HLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HLT has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 HLT 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 HLT find?
L40 HLT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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