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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc

L5 COEMOT history

L5 COE is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L5 COE green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,982 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 COE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 COE was last recorded at 89,982 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,943 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
1,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,982 miles
  • 2024 – 89,943 miles
  • 2023 – 89,941 miles
  • 2022 – 89,838 miles
  • 2021 – 89,767 miles
  • 2020 – 89,755 miles
  • 2019 – 89,750 miles
  • 2018 – 89,641 miles
  • 2017 – 89,581 miles
  • 2016 – 89,110 miles
  • 2015 – 86,141 miles
  • 2014 – 83,256 miles
  • 2013 – 82,515 miles
  • 2012 – 81,179 miles
  • 2011 – 80,167 miles
  • 2010 – 77,524 miles
  • 2009 – 75,617 miles
  • 2008 – 73,952 miles
  • 2007 – 72,812 miles
  • 2006 – 69,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    387648155128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,982 miles (+39)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    811022971188
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,943 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    174856881321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,941 miles (+103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,941 miles
    Test number
    217233976583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check condition of front brake discs outer surface due to dust covers fitted

  5. Pass89,838 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    294099659085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    868722417399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,767 miles (+12)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    278803374219
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    356020228741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,755 miles (+5)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    636868184480
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass89,750 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,750 miles
    Test number
    907430585458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,641 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    418944568744
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  12. Pass89,581 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,581 miles
    Test number
    420457029883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,110 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,110 miles
    Test number
    398547625942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,141 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    757111815190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,256 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    149231894449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,515 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    828426903129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,179 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,179 miles
    Test number
    316462782032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,167 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,167 miles
    Test number
    177570581085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,524 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,524 miles
    Test number
    804512480057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,617 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,617 miles
    Test number
    222949099073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,952 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    673800208169
    • NoteLarge crackes in sidewall of offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres

  22. Fail73,952 miles (+1,140)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    284710408495
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass72,812 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    720105177031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,436 miles
    Test number
    704862306145
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L5 COE

Does L5 COE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 COE is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 COE?
The MOT on L5 COE is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 COE done?
L5 COE was recorded at 89,982 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,011 miles a year.
Has L5 COE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 COE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 COE 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 L5 COE find?
L5 COE passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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