Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
L42 UGHMOT history
L42 UGH is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,841 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 159,841 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,886 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L42 UGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 12 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L42 UGH was last recorded at 159,841 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,563 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,278 miles
- Average per year
- 2,886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,841 miles
- 2025 – 158,563 miles
- 2024 – 155,483 miles
- 2023 – 151,976 miles
- 2022 – 147,190 miles
- 2021 – 143,087 miles
- 2020 – 140,129 miles
- 2019 – 139,136 miles
- 2018 – 136,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,841 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Corroded lip to the brake front discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 29 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,841 miles (+1,278)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 159,841 miles
- Test number
- 741240649911
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,563 miles (+3,080)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 158,563 miles
- Test number
- 359139986146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,483 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 155,483 miles
- Test number
- 774171328277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Fail155,481 miles (+3,505)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,481 miles
- Test number
- 662456363858
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass151,976 miles (+4,786)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 151,976 miles
- Test number
- 877663839827
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass147,190 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 147,190 miles
- Test number
- 699993512047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,190 miles (+4,103)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,190 miles
- Test number
- 902126469702
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass143,087 miles (+2,958)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 143,087 miles
- Test number
- 501751331190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,129 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 140,129 miles
- Test number
- 371979855970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,136 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 139,136 miles
- Test number
- 980417915990
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorroded lip to the brake front discs
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Fail139,129 miles (+2,300)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,129 miles
- Test number
- 296674067799
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorroded lip to the brake front discs
- AdvisoryNo rear door cards fitted
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Pass136,829 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 136,829 miles
- Test number
- 634995305796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to inner tread
- AdvisorySlight wear to the front brake discs
Questions about L42 UGH
- Does L42 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 UGH is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L42 UGH?
- The MOT on L42 UGH is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L42 UGH done?
- L42 UGH was recorded at 159,841 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,886 miles a year.
- Has L42 UGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L42 UGH has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L42 UGH 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 L42 UGH find?
- L42 UGH passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: general underside corrosion; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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