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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

L4 FWKMOT history

L4 FWK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L4 FWK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,170 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FWK was last recorded at 105,170 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,027 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,143 miles
Average per year
7,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,170 miles
  • 2025 – 103,027 miles
  • 2024 – 96,499 miles
  • 2023 – 89,665 miles
  • 2022 – 83,319 miles
  • 2021 – 78,761 miles
  • 2020 – 75,045 miles
  • 2019 – 62,996 miles
  • 2018 – 53,961 miles
  • 2017 – 48,428 miles
  • 2016 – 40,278 miles
  • 2015 – 33,457 miles
  • 2014 – 19,538 miles
  • 2013 – 9,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock absorber soft (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,170 miles
    Test number
    110553240375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock absorber soft (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail105,170 miles (+2,143)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,170 miles
    Test number
    242126287802
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split to inner cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken & just started to coil down strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & worn on inner edges getting close to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock absorber soft (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass103,027 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    571605906777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,499 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    123762597613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,665 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,665 miles
    Test number
    214334289527
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail89,664 miles (+6,345)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    829270643052
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,319 miles (+4,558)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    180524340236
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount bearing stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass78,761 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    216909985920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,045 miles (+12,049)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    136683697962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,996 miles (+9,035)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    621412126762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,961 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    809655696187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,428 miles (+8,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    528621223380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass40,278 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,278 miles
    Test number
    384594078477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,457 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    189310375030
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass33,457 miles (+13,919)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    239060775092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass19,538 miles (+9,714)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,538 miles
    Test number
    469672274096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    9,824 miles
    Test number
    739874953041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FWK

Does L4 FWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FWK is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 FWK?
The MOT on L4 FWK is valid until 20 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 FWK done?
L4 FWK was recorded at 105,170 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,353 miles a year.
Has L4 FWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FWK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 FWK 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 FWK find?
L4 FWK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock absorber soft.

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