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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,391 cc

L68 EPGMOT history

L68 EPG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

L68 EPG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
76,036 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L68 EPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L68 EPG was last recorded at 76,036 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 4,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,962 miles · 10 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,074 miles
Average per year
2,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,036 miles
  • 2024 – 71,962 miles
  • 2023 – 61,411 miles
  • 2022 – 53,417 miles
  • 2021 – 50,099 miles
  • 2019 – 49,756 miles
  • 2018 – 47,925 miles
  • 2017 – 47,536 miles
  • 2016 – 46,836 miles
  • 2015 – 45,570 miles
  • 2014 – 42,941 miles
  • 2013 – 40,141 miles
  • 2011 – 38,234 miles
  • 2010 – 37,712 miles
  • 2009 – 37,244 miles
  • 2008 – 36,713 miles
  • 2007 – 36,693 miles
  • 2006 – 36,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,036 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle undersideRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both sills damaged towards front,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,036 miles (+4,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    965496359378
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underside

  2. Pass71,962 miles (+10,551)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,962 miles
    Test number
    108068804474
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated - perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated - perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle emissions measurements' fluctuated a lot before passing
    • AdvisoryVehicle ran abnormally throughout test
    • AdvisoryX4 Brake pipes corroded/ covered in grease

  3. Pass61,411 miles (+7,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    675504757947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides plus greased, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides plus greased, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass53,417 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    981333187171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    779738426135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged towards front,

  6. Fail50,099 miles (+343)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    747454943065
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged towards front,

  7. Pass49,756 miles (+1,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,756 miles
    Test number
    944203176635
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides side walls, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass47,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    110498058356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLowering road springs fitted all round.

  9. Fail47,924 miles (+388)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    665371495798
    • MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached both sides, (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides, (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass47,536 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,536 miles
    Test number
    264988687464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    522270805919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,836 miles (+1,266)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    256226576489
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass45,570 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,570 miles
    Test number
    668569915140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,941 miles (+2,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,941 miles
    Test number
    796498284081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass40,141 miles (+1,907)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,141 miles
    Test number
    276798873076
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNsf washer jet req attention
    • NoteOsr tyre sidewall inner and outer starting to crack
    • NoteSlight binding of osr wheel

  16. Pass38,234 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,234 miles
    Test number
    458355591209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,712 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,712 miles
    Test number
    441606590292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,244 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,244 miles
    Test number
    541647499252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,713 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,713 miles
    Test number
    751474998226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,693 miles
    Test number
    672201307244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,693 miles (+19)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,693 miles
    Test number
    800310407212
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass36,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    453537236116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L68 EPG

Does L68 EPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L68 EPG expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L68 EPG?
The MOT on L68 EPG expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L68 EPG done?
L68 EPG was recorded at 76,036 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 2,049 miles a year.
Has L68 EPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L68 EPG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L68 EPG 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 L68 EPG find?
L68 EPG passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; general corrosion to vehicle underside.

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