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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L4 CMTMOT history

L4 CMT is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L4 CMT purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,231 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CMT was last recorded at 122,231 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,812 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,419 miles
Average per year
7,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,231 miles
  • 2025 – 117,812 miles
  • 2024 – 112,183 miles
  • 2023 – 106,836 miles
  • 2022 – 101,537 miles
  • 2021 – 96,603 miles
  • 2019 – 90,638 miles
  • 2018 – 80,072 miles
  • 2016 – 64,780 miles
  • 2014 – 37,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,231 miles
    Test number
    125623301490
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,222 miles (+4,410)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,222 miles
    Test number
    268998088538
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    179367590656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail117,803 miles (+5,620)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    684497014540
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    764321949337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,152 miles (+5,316)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,152 miles
    Test number
    418221402473
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass106,836 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,836 miles
    Test number
    769196146267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,537 miles (+4,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,537 miles
    Test number
    114504785432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,603 miles (+5,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    473921983763
    • 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 Worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,638 miles (+10,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,638 miles
    Test number
    280408185431
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  11. Pass80,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,072 miles
    Test number
    713041943479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,072 miles (+15,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,072 miles
    Test number
    394954124212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass64,780 miles (+27,477)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,780 miles
    Test number
    301407528495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    839053854269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 CMT

Does L4 CMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CMT is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 CMT?
The MOT on L4 CMT is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 CMT done?
L4 CMT was recorded at 122,231 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
Has L4 CMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CMT has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 CMT 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 CMT find?
L4 CMT passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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