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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

L4 RAFMOT history

L4 RAF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L4 RAF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
174,579 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 RAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 RAF was last recorded at 174,579 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 9,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,329 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,250 miles
Average per year
9,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,579 miles
  • 2024 – 165,329 miles
  • 2023 – 156,131 miles
  • 2022 – 144,429 miles
  • 2021 – 136,603 miles
  • 2020 – 131,706 miles
  • 2019 – 117,426 miles
  • 2017 – 96,514 miles
  • 2016 – 85,902 miles
  • 2015 – 70,388 miles
  • 2014 – 60,038 miles
  • 2013 – 59,496 miles
  • 2012 – 47,023 miles
  • 2011 – 39,038 miles
  • 2010 – 29,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,579 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pad wear indicator on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre scuffing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear both tyres scuffing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,579 miles (+9,250)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,579 miles
    Test number
    563877849153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,329 miles (+9,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,329 miles
    Test number
    372730830519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,131 miles (+11,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,131 miles
    Test number
    373621745787
    • AdvisoryRear tyres scuffing badly on inside edge. New ones advised shortly

  4. Pass144,429 miles (+7,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,429 miles
    Test number
    988724736387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scuffing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,603 miles
    Test number
    319990210347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator on

  6. Fail136,603 miles (+4,897)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,603 miles
    Test number
    839158600822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator on

  7. Pass131,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,706 miles
    Test number
    574233054290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scuffing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres scuffing on inner edges

  8. Fail131,706 miles (+14,280)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,706 miles
    Test number
    726176510586
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scuffing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres scuffing on inner edges

  9. Pass117,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,426 miles
    Test number
    544511472843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,409 miles (+20,895)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    340307703007
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,514 miles (+10,612)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    874184949211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,902 miles (+15,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    765359124082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has light misting of fluid.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Calliper has minor restriction of movent(park lever not fully returning)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Minor brake bind.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres wearing with a bias to the inner edges.

  13. Pass70,388 miles (+10,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    825421115159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass60,038 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    856414714118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail59,496 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,496 miles
    Test number
    279385853464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,902 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    497965553166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass47,023 miles (+7,985)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,023 miles
    Test number
    265905182228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,038 miles (+9,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,038 miles
    Test number
    309112171292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,780 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,780 miles
    Test number
    163254190238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,351 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,351 miles
    Test number
    232580920139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,152 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,152 miles
    Test number
    130304210105
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L4 RAF

Does L4 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 RAF is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 RAF?
The MOT on L4 RAF is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 RAF done?
L4 RAF was recorded at 174,579 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,528 miles a year.
Has L4 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 RAF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 RAF 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 RAF find?
L4 RAF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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