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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L4 UOSMOT history

L4 UOS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

L4 UOS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
138,499 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 UOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 UOS was last recorded at 138,499 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 20,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,059 miles · 16 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
20,440 miles
Average per year
10,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,499 miles
  • 2022 – 118,059 miles
  • 2021 – 114,186 miles
  • 2020 – 111,293 miles
  • 2019 – 98,839 miles
  • 2018 – 78,139 miles
  • 2017 – 71,523 miles
  • 2016 – 58,157 miles
  • 2015 – 45,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,499 miles
    Test number
    407576441455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,499 miles (+20,440)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,499 miles
    Test number
    478463875303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass118,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    559990855630
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail118,059 miles (+3,873)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    170332018034
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass114,186 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,186 miles
    Test number
    545254978166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,293 miles (+12,454)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,293 miles
    Test number
    977675083330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,839 miles (+20,700)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    422990931317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,139 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    430264735796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,523 miles
    Test number
    562420262340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Fail71,523 miles (+13,366)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,523 miles
    Test number
    579761705988
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure torn (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass58,157 miles (+12,507)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,157 miles
    Test number
    684504466306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,650 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,650 miles
    Test number
    989464615103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L4 UOS

Does L4 UOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 UOS expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 UOS?
The MOT on L4 UOS expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 UOS done?
L4 UOS was recorded at 138,499 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 10,371 miles a year.
Has L4 UOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 UOS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 UOS 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 UOS find?
L4 UOS passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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