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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L40 OBEMOT history

L40 OBE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L40 OBE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,817 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 OBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 OBE was last recorded at 98,817 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 8,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,706 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,111 miles
Average per year
10,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,817 miles
  • 2024 – 90,706 miles
  • 2023 – 83,411 miles
  • 2022 – 73,444 miles
  • 2021 – 59,610 miles
  • 2020 – 46,110 miles
  • 2019 – 36,037 miles
  • 2018 – 24,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,817 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,817 miles (+8,111)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,817 miles
    Test number
    369617785594
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,706 miles (+7,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,706 miles
    Test number
    133077884076
    • 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))

  3. Pass83,411 miles (+9,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,411 miles
    Test number
    503643324424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,444 miles (+13,834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,444 miles
    Test number
    681624896196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,610 miles (+13,500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,610 miles
    Test number
    681688836705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass46,110 miles (+10,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    161370336781
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass36,037 miles (+11,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    747294303713
    • 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))

  8. Pass24,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,694 miles
    Test number
    818817044498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,694 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,694 miles
    Test number
    653293700230
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

Questions about L40 OBE

Does L40 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OBE is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 OBE?
The MOT on L40 OBE is valid until 18 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 OBE done?
L40 OBE was recorded at 98,817 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 10,310 miles a year.
Has L40 OBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 OBE has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 OBE 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 OBE find?
L40 OBE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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