Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc
L4 OBJMOT history
L4 OBJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 144,894 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 144,894 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 17,133 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 OBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 4 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 OBJ was last recorded at 144,894 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,812 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,082 miles
- Average per year
- 17,133 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,894 miles
- 2024 – 111,796 miles
- 2023 – 87,994 miles
- 2022 – 75,595 miles
- 2021 – 56,953 miles
- 2020 – 41,977 miles
- 2019 – 28,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 27 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,894 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 144,894 miles
- Test number
- 872439205846
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail144,893 miles (+1,081)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,893 miles
- Test number
- 771565375990
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail143,812 miles (+32,016)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,812 miles
- Test number
- 593430399029
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,796 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 111,796 miles
- Test number
- 689948796279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,781 miles (+23,787)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,781 miles
- Test number
- 935649446657
- DangerousRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
Pass87,994 miles (+12,399)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 87,994 miles
- Test number
- 323478623086
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass75,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 75,595 miles
- Test number
- 501817729330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,595 miles (+18,642)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,595 miles
- Test number
- 470471134647
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Pass56,953 miles (+14,976)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 56,953 miles
- Test number
- 363540147986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,977 miles (+13,740)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 41,977 miles
- Test number
- 434847372651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 28,237 miles
- Test number
- 813272289000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 OBJ
- Does L4 OBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OBJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L4 OBJ?
- The MOT on L4 OBJ is valid until 18 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 OBJ done?
- L4 OBJ was recorded at 144,894 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 17,133 miles a year.
- Has L4 OBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 OBJ has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 OBJ 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 OBJ find?
- L4 OBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.
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