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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L4 CTBMOT history

L4 CTB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L4 CTB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,969 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CTB was last recorded at 115,969 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,899 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
7,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,969 miles
  • 2024 – 109,150 miles
  • 2023 – 104,459 miles
  • 2022 – 100,413 miles
  • 2021 – 96,156 miles
  • 2020 – 90,666 miles
  • 2019 – 77,170 miles
  • 2018 – 62,249 miles
  • 2017 – 47,007 miles
  • 2016 – 32,620 miles
  • 2015 – 30,844 miles
  • 2014 – 25,872 miles
  • 2013 – 20,911 miles
  • 2012 – 16,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,969 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,969 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,969 miles
    Test number
    629884304246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,899 miles (+6,749)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,899 miles
    Test number
    119984583682
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass109,150 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    859966937848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  4. Fail109,140 miles (+4,681)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,140 miles
    Test number
    523814090561
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  5. Pass104,459 miles (+4,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,459 miles
    Test number
    816737925011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,413 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    738493076377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail100,179 miles (+4,023)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,179 miles
    Test number
    382249154332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  8. Pass96,156 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,156 miles
    Test number
    663819426555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    417667623822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,666 miles (+13,496)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    128220952775
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass77,170 miles (+14,921)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,170 miles
    Test number
    332007019542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,249 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    910389793294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,385 miles (+12,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    195577530592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass47,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    490732861570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,007 miles (+14,387)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    454196909702
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass32,620 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    893147703105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,844 miles (+4,972)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    685053355165
    • NoteEmissions to clean to take reading
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront pads low
  18. Pass25,872 miles (+4,961)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,872 miles
    Test number
    857263344165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to take reading
  19. Pass20,911 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,911 miles
    Test number
    405314243152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,800 miles
    Test number
    379941752171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 CTB

Does L4 CTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CTB is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 CTB?
The MOT on L4 CTB is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 CTB done?
L4 CTB was recorded at 115,969 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,329 miles a year.
Has L4 CTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CTB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 CTB 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 CTB find?
L4 CTB passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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