Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,781 cc
L59 ETTMOT history
L59 ETT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 228,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 228,541 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L59 ETT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 25 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L59 ETT was last recorded at 228,541 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Sept 2015: 21,510 miles, lower than 214,061 miles on 5 Sept 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 228,419 miles · 23 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 122 miles
- Average per year
- 3,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 228,541 miles
- 2021 – 228,419 miles
- 2020 – 226,360 miles
- 2019 – 222,911 miles
- 2018 – 217,480 miles
- 2017 – 215,939 miles
- 2016 – 21,588 miles
- 2015 – 21,510 miles
- 2014 – 214,061 miles
- 2013 – 211,655 miles
- 2012 – 207,683 miles
- 2011 – 202,894 miles
- 2010 – 196,122 miles
- 2009 – 190,164 miles
- 2008 – 182,428 miles
- 2007 – 178,547 miles
- 2006 – 172,663 miles
- 2005 – 167,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass228,541 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors by axel mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryWater leak from header tank
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.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear axles
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - VERY almost too excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking and corroded - very almost too excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play VERY almost too excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to wear indicators
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,541 miles (+122)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 228,541 miles
- Test number
- 735429685988
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors by axel mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryWater leak from header tank
Pass228,419 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 228,419 miles
- Test number
- 762974789391
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking and corroded - very almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play VERY almost too excess (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySome suspension and brake components - front and rear - corroded
Fail228,419 miles (+2,059)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,419 miles
- Test number
- 800345204860
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/split in 2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure/damaged ?? (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking and corroded - very almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play VERY almost too excess (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySome suspension and brake components - front and rear - corroded
- AdvisorySome underside body corrosion - front and rear
Pass226,360 miles (+10)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 226,360 miles
- Test number
- 756184180217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 3/4 - very almost too excess - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 3/4 - very almost too excess - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components - corroded - front and rear - some quite heavily corroded
Fail226,350 miles (+3,439)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,350 miles
- Test number
- 222312615206
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/split in 2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK-END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 3/4 - very almost too excess - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 3/4 - very almost too excess - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components - corroded - front and rear - some quite heavily corroded
Pass222,911 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 222,911 miles
- Test number
- 309022985648
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail222,911 miles (+5,431)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,911 miles
- Test number
- 901453537128
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,480 miles (+1,541)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 217,480 miles
- Test number
- 565065855124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,939 miles (+194,351)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 215,939 miles
- Test number
- 103695848651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,588 miles (+78)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 21,588 miles
- Test number
- 296776563647
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass21,510 miles (-192,551)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 21,510 miles
- Test number
- 840855558608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,061 miles (+2,406)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 214,061 miles
- Test number
- 329918344421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,655 miles (+3,972)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 211,655 miles
- Test number
- 657504453274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,683 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 207,683 miles
- Test number
- 709497742265
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass202,894 miles (+6,772)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 202,894 miles
- Test number
- 949115351268
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass196,122 miles (+5,958)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 196,122 miles
- Test number
- 334309840222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,164 miles (+7,736)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 190,164 miles
- Test number
- 270523859229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Pass182,428 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 182,428 miles
- Test number
- 843842448216
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Pass178,547 miles (+5,884)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 178,547 miles
- Test number
- 174014157260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,663 miles (+5,399)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 172,663 miles
- Test number
- 202791656239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,264 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 167,264 miles
- Test number
- 383070055232
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L59 ETT
- Does L59 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L59 ETT expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L59 ETT?
- The MOT on L59 ETT expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L59 ETT done?
- L59 ETT was recorded at 228,541 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 3,609 miles a year.
- Has L59 ETT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L59 ETT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on L59 ETT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L59 ETT find?
- L59 ETT passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.
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