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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L4 SRMMOT history

L4 SRM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 157,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L4 SRM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,535 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SRM was last recorded at 157,535 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 11,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,244 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,291 miles
Average per year
15,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,535 miles
  • 2024 – 146,244 miles
  • 2023 – 133,066 miles
  • 2022 – 121,016 miles
  • 2021 – 105,280 miles
  • 2020 – 87,578 miles
  • 2019 – 78,228 miles
  • 2018 – 66,871 miles
  • 2017 – 46,691 miles
  • 2016 – 20,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,535 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,535 miles (+11,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,535 miles
    Test number
    567495867393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Pass146,244 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,244 miles
    Test number
    787890716791
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail146,244 miles (+13,178)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,244 miles
    Test number
    484742527920
    • MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin oil cap lecking (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass133,066 miles (+12,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,066 miles
    Test number
    564779365758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,016 miles (+15,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,016 miles
    Test number
    239910224129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,280 miles (+17,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,280 miles
    Test number
    918039592000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,578 miles (+9,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    289941305171
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,228 miles
    Test number
    291591773659
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail78,228 miles (+11,357)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,228 miles
    Test number
    229350392300
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,871 miles (+20,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,871 miles
    Test number
    578381521103
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.

  11. Pass46,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    602291642187
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.

  12. Fail46,691 miles (+26,371)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    897789049793
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass20,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    20,320 miles
    Test number
    321073102856
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 SRM

Does L4 SRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SRM is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 SRM?
The MOT on L4 SRM is valid until 12 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 SRM done?
L4 SRM was recorded at 157,535 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 15,215 miles a year.
Has L4 SRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SRM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 SRM 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 SRM find?
L4 SRM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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