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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L40 RAYMOT history

L40 RAY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 37,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L40 RAY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
37,363 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RAY was last recorded at 37,363 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,242 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,121 miles
Average per year
2,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,363 miles
  • 2025 – 35,242 miles
  • 2024 – 33,670 miles
  • 2023 – 32,155 miles
  • 2022 – 29,520 miles
  • 2021 – 27,965 miles
  • 2020 – 26,798 miles
  • 2019 – 23,279 miles
  • 2018 – 19,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,363 miles (+2,121)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    702148212328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass35,242 miles (+1,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    875486270355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass33,670 miles (+1,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    202615505547
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are in poor condition.
  4. Pass32,155 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,155 miles
    Test number
    397384422936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,520 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    29,520 miles
    Test number
    235142427156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,965 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    27,965 miles
    Test number
    333478980069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,798 miles (+3,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    26,798 miles
    Test number
    868477708339
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass23,279 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    370162316854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,020 miles
    Test number
    257437131195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RAY

Does L40 RAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RAY is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RAY?
The MOT on L40 RAY is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RAY done?
L40 RAY was recorded at 37,363 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,287 miles a year.
Has L40 RAY ever failed its MOT?
No. L40 RAY has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L40 RAY 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 RAY find?
L40 RAY passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish slightly; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish slightly, and 5 more.

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