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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L40 YVWMOT history

L40 YVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L40 YVW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
138,874 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 YVW was last recorded at 138,874 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,665 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
4,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,874 miles
  • 2025 – 138,665 miles
  • 2024 – 137,785 miles
  • 2023 – 135,042 miles
  • 2021 – 133,956 miles
  • 2020 – 133,259 miles
  • 2019 – 129,541 miles
  • 2018 – 124,238 miles
  • 2017 – 122,199 miles
  • 2016 – 121,169 miles
  • 2015 – 112,990 miles
  • 2013 – 105,417 miles
  • 2011 – 94,734 miles
  • 2010 – 84,892 miles
  • 2009 – 79,965 miles
  • 2007 – 61,782 miles
  • 2006 – 55,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,874 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,874 miles (+209)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,874 miles
    Test number
    961285846320
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,665 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,665 miles
    Test number
    853385866833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,664 miles (+879)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,664 miles
    Test number
    492742852227
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,785 miles
    Test number
    616173671631
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,785 miles (+2,743)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,785 miles
    Test number
    821019877126
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,042 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,042 miles
    Test number
    893278000663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,956 miles (+697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,956 miles
    Test number
    609417354553
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,259 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,259 miles
    Test number
    277165304302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass129,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,541 miles
    Test number
    557724147064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail129,541 miles (+5,303)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,541 miles
    Test number
    228646391616
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,238 miles (+2,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,238 miles
    Test number
    712991473739
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass122,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    818817416512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,199 miles (+1,030)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    936744107360
    • FailureFront suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass121,169 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    601219698356
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail121,155 miles (+8,165)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,155 miles
    Test number
    623221227100
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass112,990 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    426744635056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,417 miles (+10,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    448753783292
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass94,734 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    245039001356
    • NoteFront brake lipped and slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped and slightly corroded

  19. Fail94,734 miles (+9,842)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    856958001318
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake lipped and slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped and slightly corroded

  20. Pass84,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    203829700379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,892 miles (+4,927)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    410789700316
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass79,965 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,965 miles
    Test number
    394604349385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    760142429056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,956 miles (+13,174)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    160992629059
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass61,782 miles (+6,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    751324057257
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass55,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    310530256456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 YVW

Does L40 YVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 YVW expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 YVW?
The MOT on L40 YVW expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 YVW done?
L40 YVW was recorded at 138,874 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,190 miles a year.
Has L40 YVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YVW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 YVW 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 YVW find?
L40 YVW failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn.

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