Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc
L49 LTFMOT history
L49 LTF is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 130,201 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 11 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,628 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L49 LTF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L49 LTF was last recorded at 130,201 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 130,104 miles · 25 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 97 miles
- Average per year
- 2,628 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 130,201 miles
- 2020 – 130,000 miles
- 2018 – 129,964 miles
- 2014 – 127,706 miles
- 2013 – 119,967 miles
- 2012 – 114,027 miles
- 2011 – 107,307 miles
- 2010 – 106,074 miles
- 2009 – 101,612 miles
- 2008 – 99,413 miles
- 2007 – 93,725 miles
- 2006 – 88,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,201 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2010
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,201 miles (+97)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 130,201 miles
- Test number
- 233862588414
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer sills
Fail130,104 miles (+104)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,104 miles
- Test number
- 833173902260
- DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch faulty (mainbeam not working) (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer sills
Fail130,000 miles (+36)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,000 miles
- Test number
- 386998871072
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,964 miles (+2,258)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 129,964 miles
- Test number
- 821334934939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,706 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 127,706 miles
- Test number
- 997447394116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail127,676 miles (+7,709)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,676 miles
- Test number
- 649033694192
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass119,967 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 119,967 miles
- Test number
- 348776433159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,917 miles (+5,890)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,917 miles
- Test number
- 295513133446
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass114,027 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 114,027 miles
- Test number
- 717414742117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,894 miles (+6,587)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,894 miles
- Test number
- 927783232104
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass107,307 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 107,307 miles
- Test number
- 905342931116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail107,307 miles (+1,233)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,307 miles
- Test number
- 365692131154
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass106,074 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 106,074 miles
- Test number
- 292433230145
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear service brake low on efficiency
- NoteWasher bottle leaking
Fail106,074 miles (+4,462)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,074 miles
- Test number
- 331105720121
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteWasher bottle leaking
Pass101,612 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 101,612 miles
- Test number
- 344061719188
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail101,612 miles (+2,199)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,612 miles
- Test number
- 273286909402
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,413 miles (+5,688)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 99,413 miles
- Test number
- 263315708441
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass93,725 miles (+4,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 93,725 miles
- Test number
- 650321047114
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 88,902 miles
- Test number
- 674535766122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,902 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,902 miles
- Test number
- 733724166182
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Questions about L49 LTF
- Does L49 LTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L49 LTF expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L49 LTF?
- The MOT on L49 LTF expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L49 LTF done?
- L49 LTF was recorded at 130,201 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 2,628 miles a year.
- Has L49 LTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L49 LTF has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L49 LTF 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 L49 LTF find?
- L49 LTF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; corrosion offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer sills.
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