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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L40 MJDMOT history

L40 MJD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L40 MJD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,675 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MJD was last recorded at 78,675 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,005 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,670 miles
Average per year
6,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,675 miles
  • 2024 – 73,005 miles
  • 2023 – 66,215 miles
  • 2022 – 57,323 miles
  • 2021 – 46,283 miles
  • 2020 – 41,432 miles
  • 2019 – 33,437 miles
  • 2018 – 26,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,675 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,675 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,675 miles
    Test number
    524377641375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,005 miles (+6,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    837016672482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  3. Pass66,215 miles (+8,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    115316630741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring carriers corroded

  4. Pass57,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,323 miles
    Test number
    161990424613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,323 miles (+4,301)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,323 miles
    Test number
    312681927090
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,022 miles (+6,739)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    345386878192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    621549327870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,283 miles (+4,851)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    977083947091
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass41,432 miles (+7,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,432 miles
    Test number
    633209014040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass33,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,437 miles
    Test number
    365649800023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,436 miles (+7,358)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    703500319033
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  12. Pass26,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    349364771356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MJD

Does L40 MJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MJD is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 MJD?
The MOT on L40 MJD is valid until 8 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 MJD done?
L40 MJD was recorded at 78,675 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,810 miles a year.
Has L40 MJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MJD has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 MJD 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 MJD find?
L40 MJD passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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