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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,792 cc

L52 MNTMOT history

L52 MNT is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2021.

L52 MNT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2022
Mileage
127,751 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 MNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 MNT was last recorded at 127,751 miles on 20 Nov 2021, 2,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,337 miles · 9 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
2,414 miles
Average per year
3,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 127,751 miles
  • 2017 – 125,337 miles
  • 2016 – 121,089 miles
  • 2015 – 116,546 miles
  • 2012 – 111,468 miles
  • 2011 – 105,959 miles
  • 2010 – 99,979 miles
  • 2009 – 94,426 miles
  • 2008 – 89,111 miles
  • 2007 – 84,867 miles
  • 2006 – 79,971 miles
  • 2005 – 76,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,751 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,751 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    689179897954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,337 miles (+4,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,337 miles
    Test number
    113488290781
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  3. Pass121,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,089 miles
    Test number
    641409770378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill holed 32cm from suspension mounting

  4. Fail121,089 miles (+4,543)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,089 miles
    Test number
    660915993985
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill holed 32cm from suspension mounting

  5. Pass116,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,546 miles
    Test number
    499242715164
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail116,546 miles (+5,078)12 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,546 miles
    Test number
    177098295404
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass111,468 miles (+5,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    111,468 miles
    Test number
    528598412332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass105,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    145341401395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,959 miles (+5,980)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    207871501319
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass99,979 miles (+5,553)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,979 miles
    Test number
    870198900332
    • NoteHi level brakelight not working

  11. Pass94,426 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,426 miles
    Test number
    412593519322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,111 miles
    Test number
    492246818307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,111 miles (+4,244)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,111 miles
    Test number
    461186218339
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass84,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,867 miles
    Test number
    134543417396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,867 miles (+4,896)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,867 miles
    Test number
    303402817330
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,971 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,971 miles
    Test number
    850040116326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,043 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    76,043 miles
    Test number
    753293715396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,033 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    683702215332
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about L52 MNT

Does L52 MNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L52 MNT expired on 19 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L52 MNT?
The MOT on L52 MNT expired on 19 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L52 MNT done?
L52 MNT was recorded at 127,751 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2021, an average of 3,226 miles a year.
Has L52 MNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 MNT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on L52 MNT 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 L52 MNT find?
L52 MNT passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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