Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1995 · 2,792 cc
L4 VRTMOT history
L4 VRT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 134,939 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,213 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 VRT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 23 Oct 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 VRT was last recorded at 134,939 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Nov 2013: 108,558 miles, lower than 174,440 miles on 16 Nov 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,925 miles · 26 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 2,213 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,939 miles
- 2024 – 133,597 miles
- 2022 – 117,731 miles
- 2021 – 112,454 miles
- 2015 – 112,038 miles
- 2013 – 108,558 miles
- 2012 – 174,440 miles
- 2011 – 104,690 miles
- 2009 – 104,163 miles
- 2008 – 101,345 miles
- 2007 – 93,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,939 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Clips missing holding brake hose
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,939 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 134,939 miles
- Test number
- 574874250839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,925 miles (+1,328)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,925 miles
- Test number
- 672297596733
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,597 miles (+15)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 133,597 miles
- Test number
- 890878205263
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Clips missing holding brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Clips missing holding brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail133,582 miles (+15,851)1 dangerous11 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,582 miles
- Test number
- 688048078971
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive light fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive light. Fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Clips missing holding brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Clips missing holding brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,731 miles (+5,277)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,731 miles
- Test number
- 315023419390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,454 miles (+416)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 112,454 miles
- Test number
- 821622088313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,038 miles (+3,480)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 112,038 miles
- Test number
- 125354435165
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth sills damaged / corroded
- NoteN/s/r tyre on limit
Pass108,558 miles (-65,882)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 108,558 miles
- Test number
- 345036723357
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f inner sill rusted and corroded
Pass174,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 174,440 miles
- Test number
- 148311722339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,436 miles (+69,746)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,436 miles
- Test number
- 679751722350
- FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass104,690 miles (+527)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 104,690 miles
- Test number
- 878642921344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,163 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 104,163 miles
- Test number
- 693534159166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,161 miles (+2,816)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,161 miles
- Test number
- 464579749115
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,345 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 101,345 miles
- Test number
- 971082458112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,313 miles (+7,473)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,313 miles
- Test number
- 721172448143
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass93,840 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 93,840 miles
- Test number
- 204535837164
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewalls
Fail93,836 miles14 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,836 miles
- Test number
- 390328427143
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 920522826181
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 233472626153
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Questions about L4 VRT
- Does L4 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VRT is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L4 VRT?
- The MOT on L4 VRT is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 VRT done?
- L4 VRT was recorded at 134,939 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,213 miles a year.
- Has L4 VRT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 VRT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 VRT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L4 VRT find?
- L4 VRT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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