Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,781 cc
L42 HNVMOT history
L42 HNV is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,935 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 81,935 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 961 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L42 HNV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 9 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L42 HNV was last recorded at 81,935 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jul 2024: 81,696 miles, lower than 83,163 miles on 7 Jul 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 81,844 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 91 miles
- Average per year
- 961 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,935 miles
- 2025 – 81,844 miles
- 2024 – 81,696 miles
- 2023 – 83,163 miles
- 2021 – 79,235 miles
- 2019 – 78,927 miles
- 2018 – 78,543 miles
- 2017 – 77,508 miles
- 2014 – 77,287 miles
- 2012 – 72,959 miles
- 2011 – 64,927 miles
- 2009 – 64,341 miles
- 2008 – 64,322 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,935 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,935 miles (+91)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 81,935 miles
- Test number
- 526892159939
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,844 miles (+148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 81,844 miles
- Test number
- 793764862783
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,696 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 81,696 miles
- Test number
- 380680158241
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,696 miles (-1,467)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,696 miles
- Test number
- 685524906371
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,163 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 83,163 miles
- Test number
- 571869082725
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,235 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 79,235 miles
- Test number
- 366016811260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail79,235 miles (+308)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,235 miles
- Test number
- 584004113842
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.340% (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass78,927 miles (+384)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,927 miles
- Test number
- 163525946135
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre on limit
Pass78,543 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,543 miles
- Test number
- 360538883529
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,543 miles (+1,035)19 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,543 miles
- Test number
- 883713428509
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits x20 legal limit (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits x10 legal limit (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouls road wheel on lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouls road wheel on lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,508 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,508 miles
- Test number
- 976778563244
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail77,508 miles (+221)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,508 miles
- Test number
- 888798118936
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass77,287 miles (+4,328)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 77,287 miles
- Test number
- 975242994001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,959 miles (+12)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 72,959 miles
- Test number
- 945197602173
- NoteOffside rear lower shock absorber mounting damaged.
Fail72,947 miles (+8,020)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,947 miles
- Test number
- 667564802167
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass64,927 miles (+586)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,927 miles
- Test number
- 265539591061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,341 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,341 miles
- Test number
- 624757119235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,339 miles (+17)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,339 miles
- Test number
- 613751219287
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass64,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 64,322 miles
- Test number
- 301452898040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L42 HNV
- Does L42 HNV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 HNV is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L42 HNV?
- The MOT on L42 HNV is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L42 HNV done?
- L42 HNV was recorded at 81,935 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 961 miles a year.
- Has L42 HNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L42 HNV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L42 HNV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L42 HNV find?
- L42 HNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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