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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

L70 MCTMOT history

L70 MCT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L70 MCT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
191,271 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 MCT was last recorded at 191,271 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2023: 172,073 miles, lower than 177,860 miles on 22 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,901 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,370 miles
Average per year
7,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,271 miles
  • 2025 – 185,901 miles
  • 2024 – 177,452 miles
  • 2023 – 172,073 miles
  • 2022 – 177,860 miles
  • 2021 – 162,631 miles
  • 2019 – 159,581 miles
  • 2018 – 155,582 miles
  • 2017 – 148,581 miles
  • 2016 – 137,542 miles
  • 2015 – 131,419 miles
  • 2014 – 123,712 miles
  • 2013 – 119,959 miles
  • 2012 – 112,152 miles
  • 2011 – 102,963 miles
  • 2009 – 93,111 miles
  • 2008 – 82,477 miles
  • 2007 – 68,178 miles
  • 2006 – 48,824 miles
  • 2005 – 35,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,271 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust sleeve bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,271 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    191,271 miles
    Test number
    908825856753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass185,901 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    185,901 miles
    Test number
    724438020240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail185,860 miles (+8,408)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,860 miles
    Test number
    119185543122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining loose on backing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and joint worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and joint worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded thin and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass177,452 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,452 miles
    Test number
    171904547949
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail177,452 miles (+5,379)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,452 miles
    Test number
    520693922338
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass172,073 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    172,073 miles
    Test number
    667719039563
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp rusted

  7. Fail172,073 miles (-5,787)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,073 miles
    Test number
    678232508773
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp rusted

  8. Pass177,860 miles (+10,060)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    177,860 miles
    Test number
    995693564736
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail167,800 miles (+5,169)3 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,800 miles
    Test number
    767177787553
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass162,631 miles (+3,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,631 miles
    Test number
    294306945530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass159,581 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,581 miles
    Test number
    635019446325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail159,560 miles (+3,978)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,560 miles
    Test number
    950241454792
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass155,582 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,582 miles
    Test number
    808247574894
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coilspring corroded

  14. Pass148,581 miles (+11,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,581 miles
    Test number
    529848411141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,542 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,542 miles
    Test number
    438915657855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,419 miles (+7,707)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    156133685040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,712 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,712 miles
    Test number
    148082474022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,959 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    165418223248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,152 miles (+9,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,152 miles
    Test number
    176346032224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,963 miles (+9,852)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,963 miles
    Test number
    405432001168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,111 miles (+10,634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    372407259489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,477 miles (+14,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,477 miles
    Test number
    140585958274
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass68,178 miles (+19,354)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    133900457219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,824 miles (+12,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    543333546242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    651483945207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,851 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    660143845241
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L70 MCT

Does L70 MCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 MCT is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 MCT?
The MOT on L70 MCT is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 MCT done?
L70 MCT was recorded at 191,271 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,588 miles a year.
Has L70 MCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MCT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 MCT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 MCT find?
L70 MCT passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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