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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

L4 SLMMOT history

L4 SLM is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L4 SLM green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,534 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SLM was last recorded at 150,534 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,533 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,534 miles
  • 2025 – 148,822 miles
  • 2024 – 146,395 miles
  • 2023 – 143,565 miles
  • 2022 – 140,096 miles
  • 2021 – 138,963 miles
  • 2019 – 135,798 miles
  • 2018 – 133,238 miles
  • 2017 – 127,195 miles
  • 2016 – 123,894 miles
  • 2015 – 119,181 miles
  • 2014 – 114,993 miles
  • 2013 – 106,318 miles
  • 2012 – 100,452 miles
  • 2011 – 96,788 miles
  • 2010 – 88,759 miles
  • 2009 – 83,148 miles
  • 2008 – 74,071 miles
  • 2007 – 63,079 miles
  • 2006 – 56,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,534 miles
  • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on brake pedalRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on hand brake leverRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,534 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,534 miles
    Test number
    666905487528
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on brake pedal
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on hand brake lever
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail150,533 miles (+1,711)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,533 miles
    Test number
    197326151551
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on brake pedal
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on hand brake lever
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass148,822 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,822 miles
    Test number
    630743070547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,822 miles (+2,427)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,822 miles
    Test number
    670184954800
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,395 miles
    Test number
    902185110665
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail146,395 miles (+2,830)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,395 miles
    Test number
    841877704424
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass143,565 miles (+3,469)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,565 miles
    Test number
    628045703643
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside rackend

  8. Pass140,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,096 miles
    Test number
    362387195352
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,096 miles (+1,133)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,096 miles
    Test number
    869280008663
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,963 miles (+3,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,963 miles
    Test number
    925516085072
    • AdvisoryRear silencer slightly corroded

  11. Pass135,798 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,798 miles
    Test number
    999989739912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,238 miles (+6,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,238 miles
    Test number
    343584122590
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass127,195 miles (+3,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,195 miles
    Test number
    533027633011
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass123,894 miles (+4,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,894 miles
    Test number
    251498293234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass119,181 miles (+4,188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,181 miles
    Test number
    478160281270
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass114,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,993 miles
    Test number
    886535244364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail114,989 miles (+3,811)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,989 miles
    Test number
    417825044386
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass111,178 miles (+4,860)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,178 miles
    Test number
    568798024076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass106,318 miles (+5,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    807232823003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass100,452 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    717843122076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,788 miles
    Test number
    245271031010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,788 miles (+8,029)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,788 miles
    Test number
    166150221075
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass88,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    624514300063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,759 miles (+5,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    182254400499
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass83,148 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,148 miles
    Test number
    141350629401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,071 miles (+10,992)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,071 miles
    Test number
    170404728061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,079 miles (+6,215)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    424202927000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,864 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,864 miles
    Test number
    453373416095
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L4 SLM

Does L4 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SLM is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 SLM?
The MOT on L4 SLM is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 SLM done?
L4 SLM was recorded at 150,534 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,687 miles a year.
Has L4 SLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SLM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 SLM 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 SLM find?
L4 SLM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: little reserve travel on brake pedal; little reserve travel on hand brake lever; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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