Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
L40 RRJMOT history
L40 RRJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,973 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 72,973 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,063 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 RRJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 RRJ was last recorded at 72,973 miles on 26 May 2026, 7,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,529 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,444 miles
- Average per year
- 7,063 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,973 miles
- 2025 – 65,529 miles
- 2024 – 57,857 miles
- 2023 – 46,466 miles
- 2022 – 43,309 miles
- 2021 – 37,354 miles
- 2020 – 32,019 miles
- 2019 – 26,678 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 72,973 miles
- Test number
- 662713785355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,973 miles (+7,444)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,973 miles
- Test number
- 794219803724
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,529 miles (+7,672)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 65,529 miles
- Test number
- 297931434941
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,857 miles (+11,391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 57,857 miles
- Test number
- 244014651135
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 46,466 miles
- Test number
- 890445066255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,466 miles (+3,157)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,466 miles
- Test number
- 454154550890
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass43,309 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 43,309 miles
- Test number
- 155647593340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail43,309 miles (+5,955)2 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,309 miles
- Test number
- 383802658380
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on dashboard illiminated
Pass37,354 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 37,354 miles
- Test number
- 931520853866
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail37,354 miles (+5,335)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,354 miles
- Test number
- 908020314847
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 r 18 92y (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass32,019 miles (+5,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 32,019 miles
- Test number
- 475523473509
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass26,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 26,678 miles
- Test number
- 614345622771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 RRJ
- Does L40 RRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RRJ is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 RRJ?
- The MOT on L40 RRJ is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 RRJ done?
- L40 RRJ was recorded at 72,973 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 7,063 miles a year.
- Has L40 RRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 RRJ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 RRJ 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 RRJ find?
- L40 RRJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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