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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L5 MMJMOT history

L5 MMJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

L5 MMJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,877 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MMJ was last recorded at 49,877 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,565 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,312 miles
Average per year
3,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,877 miles
  • 2025 – 46,565 miles
  • 2024 – 43,132 miles
  • 2023 – 40,342 miles
  • 2022 – 37,761 miles
  • 2021 – 36,315 miles
  • 2020 – 34,502 miles
  • 2019 – 31,494 miles
  • 2018 – 28,137 miles
  • 2017 – 24,037 miles
  • 2016 – 20,767 miles
  • 2015 – 16,679 miles
  • 2014 – 12,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,877 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.

  • Vehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    270972144118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,877 miles (+3,312)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    981422069474
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,565 miles (+3,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    467438056511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass43,132 miles (+2,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,132 miles
    Test number
    968434979780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass40,342 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    330683945922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,761 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,761 miles
    Test number
    752105419552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,315 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,315 miles
    Test number
    182085916244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,502 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,502 miles
    Test number
    808063424735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    31,494 miles
    Test number
    126880470853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail31,492 miles (+3,355)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    852190885336
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass28,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    476984031026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,137 miles (+4,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    180432650331
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

  13. Pass24,037 miles (+3,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,037 miles
    Test number
    232627825454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted

  14. Pass20,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,767 miles
    Test number
    446466126027
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

  15. Fail20,767 miles (+4,088)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,767 miles
    Test number
    400458234204
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

  16. Pass16,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,679 miles
    Test number
    818638025052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,679 miles (+3,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,679 miles
    Test number
    196448525004
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass12,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    12,791 miles
    Test number
    168054714477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MMJ

Does L5 MMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MMJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MMJ?
The MOT on L5 MMJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MMJ done?
L5 MMJ was recorded at 49,877 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,081 miles a year.
Has L5 MMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MMJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 MMJ 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 MMJ find?
L5 MMJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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