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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L40 UDBMOT history

L40 UDB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L40 UDB green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,821 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UDB was last recorded at 110,821 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,533 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
4,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,821 miles
  • 2025 – 110,533 miles
  • 2023 – 109,890 miles
  • 2022 – 109,777 miles
  • 2021 – 109,603 miles
  • 2020 – 108,957 miles
  • 2019 – 107,544 miles
  • 2018 – 100,588 miles
  • 2017 – 92,711 miles
  • 2016 – 84,437 miles
  • 2015 – 75,874 miles
  • 2012 – 72,904 miles
  • 2011 – 70,117 miles
  • 2010 – 64,114 miles
  • 2009 – 56,035 miles
  • 2008 – 41,467 miles
  • 2007 – 34,157 miles
  • 2006 – 26,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,821 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,821 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,821 miles
    Test number
    722563607349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,533 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,533 miles
    Test number
    784736117264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,890 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,890 miles
    Test number
    955562504577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,777 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,777 miles
    Test number
    863597769828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,670 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    177359510662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,603 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,603 miles
    Test number
    852809766704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,957 miles
    Test number
    827210884583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,957 miles (+1,413)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,957 miles
    Test number
    577327457470
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,544 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,544 miles
    Test number
    377933043090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,588 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,588 miles
    Test number
    231263552966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,711 miles (+8,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    368972239025
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass84,437 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    550768525555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,874 miles (+2,970)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,874 miles
    Test number
    857980025080
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass72,904 miles (+2,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    248883542394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,117 miles
    Test number
    558847641383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,117 miles (+6,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,117 miles
    Test number
    565097641311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass64,114 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    800324830361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    644563549327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,035 miles (+4,543)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    384312649396
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass51,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    494086759015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,492 miles (+10,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    954965859037
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass41,467 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    963489958014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,157 miles (+7,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,157 miles
    Test number
    562154797004
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  24. Pass26,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    851157486096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 UDB

Does L40 UDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UDB is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 UDB?
The MOT on L40 UDB is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 UDB done?
L40 UDB was recorded at 110,821 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
Has L40 UDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UDB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 UDB 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 UDB find?
L40 UDB passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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