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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L4 BBCMOT history

L4 BBC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L4 BBC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,491 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BBC was last recorded at 88,491 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 10,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,060 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,431 miles
Average per year
6,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,491 miles
  • 2025 – 78,060 miles
  • 2024 – 68,026 miles
  • 2023 – 58,312 miles
  • 2022 – 48,982 miles
  • 2020 – 40,603 miles
  • 2019 – 32,358 miles
  • 2018 – 29,370 miles
  • 2017 – 26,137 miles
  • 2016 – 22,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,491 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak visible. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s/f and O/s/f drop link lower ball joint's have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s lower outer sill damaged but structural rigidity is not reduced. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,491 miles (+10,431)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,491 miles
    Test number
    930003889163
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak visible. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s/f and O/s/f drop link lower ball joint's have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s lower outer sill damaged but structural rigidity is not reduced. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,060 miles
    Test number
    949402626947
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body sill damage

  3. Fail78,059 miles (+10,033)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,059 miles
    Test number
    665961183092
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass68,026 miles (+9,714)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    538792299826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,312 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    201933878533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,311 miles (+9,329)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    590092845707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass48,982 miles (+8,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    249578449015
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,603 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    558808905130
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on

  9. Fail40,603 miles (+8,245)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    785137856950
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on

  10. Pass32,358 miles (+2,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,358 miles
    Test number
    397021858788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass29,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,370 miles
    Test number
    441808124569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked on the sidewall
    • AdvisoryNo peak on diesel emissions

  12. Fail29,370 miles (+3,233)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,370 miles
    Test number
    528684681055
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked on the sidewall
    • AdvisoryNo peak on diesel emissions

  13. Pass26,137 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    531447987699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,414 miles
    Test number
    142330924228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BBC

Does L4 BBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BBC is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BBC?
The MOT on L4 BBC is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BBC done?
L4 BBC was recorded at 88,491 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,789 miles a year.
Has L4 BBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BBC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 BBC 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 L4 BBC find?
L4 BBC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive oil leak visible.; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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