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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L46 STEMOT history

L46 STE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 111,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L46 STE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,406 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 STE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 STE was last recorded at 111,406 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,735 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,671 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,406 miles
  • 2024 – 108,735 miles
  • 2023 – 106,297 miles
  • 2022 – 103,868 miles
  • 2021 – 84,025 miles
  • 2020 – 76,798 miles
  • 2019 – 66,099 miles
  • 2018 – 55,699 miles
  • 2017 – 50,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,406 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some partsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,406 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,406 miles
    Test number
    737006001608
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

  2. Pass108,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,735 miles
    Test number
    249340837237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,735 miles (+2,438)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,735 miles
    Test number
    522806042061
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass106,297 miles (+2,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,297 miles
    Test number
    716646530268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

  5. Pass103,868 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,868 miles
    Test number
    642711688052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,405 miles (+11,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,405 miles
    Test number
    857070443174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,025 miles (+7,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,025 miles
    Test number
    698863216807
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,798 miles (+10,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,798 miles
    Test number
    976077940049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass66,099 miles (+10,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,099 miles
    Test number
    647650243470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,699 miles (+4,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,699 miles
    Test number
    984943782590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    681548648891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L46 STE

Does L46 STE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L46 STE is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L46 STE?
The MOT on L46 STE is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L46 STE done?
L46 STE was recorded at 111,406 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has L46 STE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 STE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L46 STE 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 L46 STE find?
L46 STE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts.

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