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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,197 cc

L4 HXAMOT history

L4 HXA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L4 HXA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,628 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HXA was last recorded at 107,628 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,628 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,628 miles
  • 2025 – 97,548 miles
  • 2024 – 92,590 miles
  • 2023 – 84,908 miles
  • 2022 – 79,935 miles
  • 2021 – 73,931 miles
  • 2020 – 69,245 miles
  • 2019 – 64,044 miles
  • 2018 – 57,007 miles
  • 2017 – 50,395 miles
  • 2016 – 43,405 miles
  • 2015 – 38,427 miles
  • 2014 – 33,340 miles
  • 2013 – 29,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,628 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,628 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,628 miles
    Test number
    467919866264
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,628 miles (+10,080)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,628 miles
    Test number
    885422035685
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,548 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    228175851997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,590 miles (+7,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    949928717321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,908 miles (+4,973)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,908 miles
    Test number
    249259209495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChain rattle when cold

  6. Pass79,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    873652843693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,935 miles (+6,004)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    750409003532
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,931 miles (+4,686)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    454084085354
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,245 miles (+1,070)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,245 miles
    Test number
    547808309811
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,175 miles (+4,131)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    719853703263
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,044 miles (+7,037)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    142793816504
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass57,007 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    735205803393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail57,006 miles (+6,611)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    154037130183
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass50,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,395 miles
    Test number
    103306187096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,395 miles (+6,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,395 miles
    Test number
    502748462396
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,405 miles
    Test number
    553884558164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,405 miles (+4,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,405 miles
    Test number
    607377761673
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    230570560394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail38,427 miles (+5,087)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    498179360553
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass33,340 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,340 miles
    Test number
    348068264278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,635 miles
    Test number
    368645613237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 HXA

Does L4 HXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HXA is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HXA?
The MOT on L4 HXA is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HXA done?
L4 HXA was recorded at 107,628 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,143 miles a year.
Has L4 HXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HXA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 HXA 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 HXA find?
L4 HXA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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