Volkswagen Golf
Yellow · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc
L40 NEAMOT history
L40 NEA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 65,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 65,735 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,788 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 NEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 15 Dec 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 NEA was last recorded at 65,735 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 63,428 miles · 17 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2,307 miles
- Average per year
- 7,788 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,735 miles
- 2025 – 55,597 miles
- 2024 – 48,754 miles
- 2023 – 38,208 miles
- 2022 – 29,386 miles
- 2021 – 19,920 miles
- 2020 – 19,889 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 7 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,735 miles (+2,307)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 65,735 miles
- Test number
- 790688497158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,428 miles (+7,831)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 63,428 miles
- Test number
- 634577113128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 55,597 miles
- Test number
- 798033395508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,597 miles (+6,843)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,597 miles
- Test number
- 182652882079
- MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass48,754 miles (+10,546)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 48,754 miles
- Test number
- 871172436131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,208 miles (+8,822)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 38,208 miles
- Test number
- 828788849785
- AdvisoryCentral under tray obstructing view to front-to-rear brake lines
- AdvisoryFront under tray obstructing view to underside of engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass29,386 miles (+9,466)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 29,386 miles
- Test number
- 297816646939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,920 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 19,920 miles
- Test number
- 718847112470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 19,889 miles
- Test number
- 189326437412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 NEA
- Does L40 NEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NEA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 NEA?
- The MOT on L40 NEA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 NEA done?
- L40 NEA was recorded at 65,735 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,788 miles a year.
- Has L40 NEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 NEA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 NEA 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 NEA find?
- L40 NEA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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