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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L5 DLPMOT history

L5 DLP is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 40,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L5 DLP white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,229 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DLP was last recorded at 40,229 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,693 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,536 miles
Average per year
2,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,229 miles
  • 2025 – 37,693 miles
  • 2024 – 35,045 miles
  • 2023 – 32,524 miles
  • 2022 – 29,544 miles
  • 2021 – 26,768 miles
  • 2020 – 25,360 miles
  • 2019 – 22,368 miles
  • 2018 – 18,330 miles
  • 2017 – 14,347 miles
  • 2016 – 10,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,229 miles
    Test number
    155572101502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,229 miles (+2,536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,229 miles
    Test number
    323753347111
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass37,693 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    37,693 miles
    Test number
    106479875531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,045 miles (+2,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,045 miles
    Test number
    608305613626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass32,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,524 miles
    Test number
    122440500295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail32,524 miles (+2,980)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,524 miles
    Test number
    378022200705
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass29,544 miles (+2,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    211821907296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass26,768 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,768 miles
    Test number
    419651298328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,360 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,360 miles
    Test number
    455801102820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,368 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,368 miles
    Test number
    847278368656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,330 miles (+3,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    18,330 miles
    Test number
    414581543135
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have perishing on outer edges

  12. Pass14,347 miles (+3,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,347 miles
    Test number
    305714567640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass10,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    10,712 miles
    Test number
    129306453054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 DLP

Does L5 DLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DLP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 DLP?
The MOT on L5 DLP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 DLP done?
L5 DLP was recorded at 40,229 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,938 miles a year.
Has L5 DLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DLP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 DLP 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 DLP find?
L5 DLP passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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