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White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

L5 XFXMOT history

L5 XFX is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

L5 XFX white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,240 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XFX was last recorded at 86,240 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,375 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,865 miles
Average per year
7,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,240 miles
  • 2025 – 84,375 miles
  • 2024 – 80,873 miles
  • 2023 – 73,718 miles
  • 2022 – 64,488 miles
  • 2021 – 55,482 miles
  • 2020 – 48,998 miles
  • 2019 – 37,042 miles
  • 2018 – 26,926 miles
  • 2017 – 26,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,240 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise cracking in fuel cap seal.
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Advise oil leak at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Advise brake pad light on. Pads o/k.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,240 miles (+1,865)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    342321408184
    • AdvisoryAdvise cracking in fuel cap seal.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Advise oil leak at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,375 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,375 miles
    Test number
    610746639912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecure

  3. Fail84,375 miles (+3,502)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,375 miles
    Test number
    247543738003
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecure

  4. Pass80,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,873 miles
    Test number
    582893691218
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pad light on. Pads o/k.

  5. Fail80,873 miles (+7,155)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,873 miles
    Test number
    438999650500
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pad light on. Pads o/k.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.02 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level low.

  6. Pass73,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    223315293356
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low / discs scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail73,718 miles (+9,230)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    519884159886
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f tyre cut on inner wall 225/45/17 xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low / discs scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass64,488 miles (+9,006)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    611165929901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    424479091862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail55,482 miles (+6,484)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    668786234024
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,998 miles (+11,956)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,998 miles
    Test number
    486072684092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,042 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    400004871923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,926 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,926 miles
    Test number
    619735874950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,925 miles (+483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,925 miles
    Test number
    720459417818
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass26,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,442 miles
    Test number
    463851628975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XFX

Does L5 XFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XFX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XFX?
The MOT on L5 XFX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XFX done?
L5 XFX was recorded at 86,240 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 7,041 miles a year.
Has L5 XFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XFX has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 XFX 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 XFX find?
L5 XFX passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: advise cracking in fuel cap seal.; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe.; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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