Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
L46 VVVMOT history
L46 VVV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 138,497 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L46 VVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L46 VVV was last recorded at 138,497 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,522 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,975 miles
- Average per year
- 4,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,497 miles
- 2025 – 136,522 miles
- 2024 – 134,721 miles
- 2023 – 131,812 miles
- 2022 – 129,781 miles
- 2021 – 128,407 miles
- 2020 – 127,966 miles
- 2019 – 125,994 miles
- 2018 – 123,582 miles
- 2017 – 118,557 miles
- 2016 – 113,858 miles
- 2015 – 109,314 miles
- 2014 – 103,926 miles
- 2013 – 103,909 miles
- 2012 – 92,169 miles
- 2011 – 81,438 miles
- 2009 – 73,762 miles
- 2008 – 61,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,497 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 138,497 miles
- Test number
- 791918055092
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail138,495 miles (+1,973)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,495 miles
- Test number
- 917851359949
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass136,522 miles (+1,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 136,522 miles
- Test number
- 645769696211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass134,721 miles (+2,909)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 134,721 miles
- Test number
- 476533502773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,812 miles (+2,031)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,812 miles
- Test number
- 360829312929
- AdvisoryDrivers Window Inoperative
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bushes - Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Tread Low **STRONG ADVISE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass129,781 miles (+1,374)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 129,781 miles
- Test number
- 681610439387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass128,407 miles (+441)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 128,407 miles
- Test number
- 694112440737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,966 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 127,966 miles
- Test number
- 616499975024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail127,966 miles (+1,972)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,966 miles
- Test number
- 625447512664
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass125,994 miles (+2,412)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 125,994 miles
- Test number
- 724317833073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,582 miles (+5,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 123,582 miles
- Test number
- 776812680858
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass118,557 miles (+4,699)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 118,557 miles
- Test number
- 342074383523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cut
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass113,858 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 113,858 miles
- Test number
- 840705244860
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm worn
Fail113,858 miles (+4,544)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,858 miles
- Test number
- 730130391081
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm worn
Pass109,314 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 109,314 miles
- Test number
- 786372865060
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail109,314 miles (+5,388)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,314 miles
- Test number
- 469449755032
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass103,926 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,926 miles
- Test number
- 468163064004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,909 miles (+11,740)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 103,909 miles
- Test number
- 908587663246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,169 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 92,169 miles
- Test number
- 566984732398
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge
Fail92,169 miles (+10,731)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,169 miles
- Test number
- 665184032357
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge
Pass81,438 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 81,438 miles
- Test number
- 276598001015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,420 miles (+7,658)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,420 miles
- Test number
- 426087601046
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,762 miles (+11,887)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 73,762 miles
- Test number
- 984560839309
- NoteBonnet lock corroding.
- NoteNsr tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Pass61,875 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 61,875 miles
- Test number
- 704122738334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,563 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,563 miles
- Test number
- 154557228302
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Questions about L46 VVV
- Does L46 VVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L46 VVV is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L46 VVV?
- The MOT on L46 VVV is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L46 VVV done?
- L46 VVV was recorded at 138,497 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
- Has L46 VVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L46 VVV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L46 VVV 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 VVV find?
- L46 VVV passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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