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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc

L5 LXFMOT history

L5 LXF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 81,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L5 LXF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,870 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
9 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LXF was last recorded at 81,870 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 6,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,508 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,362 miles
Average per year
6,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,870 miles
  • 2024 – 75,508 miles
  • 2023 – 69,493 miles
  • 2022 – 60,903 miles
  • 2021 – 54,167 miles
  • 2020 – 48,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,870 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,870 miles (+6,362)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,870 miles
    Test number
    649866524811
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,508 miles (+6,015)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    159658519777
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light displayed

  3. Pass69,493 miles (+8,590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,493 miles
    Test number
    581212668331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    837946568147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,903 miles (+6,736)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    525336351948
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass54,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    847334226711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail54,167 miles (+5,511)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    977318785759
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added to test (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass48,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    841801474993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,656 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    494754193862
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L5 LXF

Does L5 LXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LXF is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 LXF?
The MOT on L5 LXF is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 LXF done?
L5 LXF was recorded at 81,870 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,439 miles a year.
Has L5 LXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LXF has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 LXF 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 LXF find?
L5 LXF passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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