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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L5 HEJMOT history

L5 HEJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L5 HEJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,574 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HEJ was last recorded at 85,574 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,999 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,575 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,574 miles
  • 2025 – 80,999 miles
  • 2024 – 76,325 miles
  • 2023 – 71,477 miles
  • 2022 – 65,011 miles
  • 2021 – 61,808 miles
  • 2020 – 60,224 miles
  • 2019 – 57,545 miles
  • 2018 – 53,805 miles
  • 2017 – 50,230 miles
  • 2016 – 46,573 miles
  • 2015 – 40,093 miles
  • 2014 – 32,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,574 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,574 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    791423783923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,999 miles (+4,674)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    282467644403
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    508950118029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,325 miles (+4,848)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    525166297892
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,477 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    669884393396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,011 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,011 miles
    Test number
    805935155614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,808 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    585352569477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,224 miles (+2,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    916572633435
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass57,545 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    678279555059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,805 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    594219215095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    252341351624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail50,230 miles (+3,657)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    234674794260
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,573 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,573 miles
    Test number
    639156418014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,795 miles (+5,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,795 miles
    Test number
    215730614223
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  15. Pass40,093 miles (+7,748)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    299949995083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass32,345 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    639225314168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

Questions about L5 HEJ

Does L5 HEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HEJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HEJ?
The MOT on L5 HEJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HEJ done?
L5 HEJ was recorded at 85,574 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has L5 HEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HEJ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 HEJ 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 HEJ find?
L5 HEJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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