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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

L4 VOFMOT history

L4 VOF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L4 VOF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,432 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VOF was last recorded at 111,432 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 6,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,000 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,432 miles
Average per year
5,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,432 miles
  • 2025 – 105,000 miles
  • 2024 – 98,878 miles
  • 2023 – 94,921 miles
  • 2022 – 89,081 miles
  • 2021 – 83,741 miles
  • 2019 – 65,245 miles
  • 2018 – 60,848 miles
  • 2017 – 56,097 miles
  • 2015 – 49,956 miles
  • 2014 – 44,906 miles
  • 2013 – 39,139 miles
  • 2012 – 32,596 miles
  • 2011 – 27,715 miles
  • 2010 – 23,854 miles
  • 2009 – 19,247 miles
  • 2008 – 15,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,432 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear + offside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + offside rear trailing arm mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Advise engine covers and under trays

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,432 miles (+6,432)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    787866008439
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear + offside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + offside rear trailing arm mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,000 miles (+6,122)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    530000008459
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass98,878 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,878 miles
    Test number
    666170614748
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  4. Fail98,878 miles (+3,957)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,878 miles
    Test number
    685498172464
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  5. Pass94,921 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,921 miles
    Test number
    664440560593
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  6. Fail94,917 miles (+5,836)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,917 miles
    Test number
    122377738664
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  7. Pass89,081 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,081 miles
    Test number
    518094466414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  8. Fail89,081 miles (+5,340)2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,081 miles
    Test number
    409561300446
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  9. Pass83,741 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    839646377939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  10. Fail83,719 miles (+18,474)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    610065606819
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays

  11. Pass65,245 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    126922007603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r outer sill rusty and weak

  12. Fail65,241 miles (+4,393)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,241 miles
    Test number
    355551022127
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r outer sill rusty and weak

  13. Pass60,848 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,848 miles
    Test number
    122125933400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,097 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,097 miles
    Test number
    986552740709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    913009218010
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in rear

  16. Fail49,956 miles (+5,050)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    811109751306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in rear

  17. Pass44,906 miles (+5,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,906 miles
    Test number
    729020784214
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,139 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,139 miles
    Test number
    396111183407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,596 miles
    Test number
    508311392260
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a srew in it

  20. Fail32,596 miles (+4,881)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,596 miles
    Test number
    799331992202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a srew in it

  21. Pass27,715 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    808933781236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,854 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    291401080241
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass23,854 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    310211980258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,247 miles (+3,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,247 miles
    Test number
    972924979248
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass15,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,420 miles
    Test number
    961747888260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 VOF

Does L4 VOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VOF is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VOF?
The MOT on L4 VOF is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VOF done?
L4 VOF was recorded at 111,432 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,487 miles a year.
Has L4 VOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VOF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 VOF 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 VOF find?
L4 VOF passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear + offside front rear; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + offside rear trailing arm mounting plates, and 3 more.

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