
Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
L40 JRSMOT history
L40 JRS is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 118,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 118,391 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,821 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 JRS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 20 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 JRS was last recorded at 118,391 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,390 miles · 19 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,821 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,391 miles
- 2024 – 104,833 miles
- 2023 – 96,132 miles
- 2022 – 89,771 miles
- 2021 – 83,818 miles
- 2020 – 76,472 miles
- 2019 – 69,285 miles
- 2018 – 55,770 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 15 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,391 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 118,391 miles
- Test number
- 785970609201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,390 miles (+13,557)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,390 miles
- Test number
- 807563089161
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass104,833 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 104,833 miles
- Test number
- 407871826607
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail104,833 miles (+8,701)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,833 miles
- Test number
- 959227786133
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,132 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 96,132 miles
- Test number
- 935905889846
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail96,132 miles (+6,361)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,132 miles
- Test number
- 327288659819
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,771 miles (+5,953)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 89,771 miles
- Test number
- 315729880463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,818 miles (+7,346)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 83,818 miles
- Test number
- 182883235147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,472 miles (+7,187)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 76,472 miles
- Test number
- 180986262798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,285 miles (+13,515)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,285 miles
- Test number
- 924319004693
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
Pass55,770 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 55,770 miles
- Test number
- 265369224362
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L40 JRS
- Does L40 JRS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JRS is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 JRS?
- The MOT on L40 JRS is valid until 21 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 JRS done?
- L40 JRS was recorded at 118,391 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,821 miles a year.
- Has L40 JRS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 JRS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 JRS 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 JRS find?
- L40 JRS passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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