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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

L70 VELMOT history

L70 VEL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 85,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L70 VEL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,744 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 VEL was last recorded at 85,744 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 12,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,350 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,394 miles
Average per year
8,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,744 miles
  • 2025 – 73,350 miles
  • 2024 – 63,403 miles
  • 2023 – 53,583 miles
  • 2022 – 45,546 miles
  • 2021 – 36,202 miles
  • 2020 – 29,300 miles
  • 2019 – 24,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,744 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,744 miles (+12,394)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    367597340866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,350 miles (+9,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    582023020453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass63,403 miles (+9,820)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    981159744888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,583 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    690061783118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,582 miles (+8,036)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    719817805073
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,546 miles
    Test number
    147777130634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail45,546 miles (+9,344)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,546 miles
    Test number
    845892309523
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass36,202 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    578433503145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass29,300 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,300 miles
    Test number
    568521807039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,436 miles
    Test number
    346928219161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L70 VEL

Does L70 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 VEL is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 VEL?
The MOT on L70 VEL is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 VEL done?
L70 VEL was recorded at 85,744 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 8,768 miles a year.
Has L70 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 VEL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 VEL 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 L70 VEL find?
L70 VEL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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