Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L40 MPDMOT history
L40 MPD is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2013. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 165,365 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 165,365 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,757 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MPD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MPD was last recorded at 165,365 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 13,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 May 2021: 152,060 miles, lower than 174,241 miles on 19 May 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,060 miles · 19 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 13,305 miles
- Average per year
- 9,757 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 165,365 miles
- 2021 – 152,060 miles
- 2020 – 174,241 miles
- 2018 – 133,257 miles
- 2017 – 118,021 miles
- 2016 – 105,177 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,365 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
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 heat sheild damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
7 tests since 19 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,365 miles (+13,305)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 165,365 miles
- Test number
- 593955421670
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass152,060 miles (-22,181)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 152,060 miles
- Test number
- 699995850998
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass174,241 miles (+40,984)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 174,241 miles
- Test number
- 579960027605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,257 miles (+15,236)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 133,257 miles
- Test number
- 599406017821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,021 miles (+12,844)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 118,021 miles
- Test number
- 159771994628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,177 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 105,177 miles
- Test number
- 855859331797
- AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild damaged
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Fail105,152 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,152 miles
- Test number
- 975660849916
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild damaged
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Questions about L40 MPD
- Does L40 MPD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 MPD expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MPD?
- The MOT on L40 MPD expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 MPD done?
- L40 MPD was recorded at 165,365 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 9,757 miles a year.
- Has L40 MPD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MPD has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on L40 MPD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 MPD find?
- L40 MPD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.
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