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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L77 MRVMOT history

L77 MRV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

L77 MRV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
141,840 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 MRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 MRV was last recorded at 141,840 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2007: 64,743 miles, lower than 65,461 miles on 25 Aug 2006.

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
141,376 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
4,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,840 miles
  • 2021 – 134,298 miles
  • 2020 – 123,561 miles
  • 2019 – 115,049 miles
  • 2018 – 105,585 miles
  • 2017 – 103,979 miles
  • 2016 – 102,362 miles
  • 2015 – 100,766 miles
  • 2014 – 95,130 miles
  • 2013 – 91,085 miles
  • 2012 – 89,027 miles
  • 2011 – 86,766 miles
  • 2010 – 82,321 miles
  • 2009 – 74,329 miles
  • 2007 – 64,743 miles
  • 2006 – 65,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,840 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot has slight seepage of grease/covered in oil
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryKnock in steering,outer sill damaged o/s/fRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,840 miles (+464)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,840 miles
    Test number
    196733859115
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot has slight seepage of grease/covered in oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryKnock in steering,outer sill damaged o/s/f

  2. Fail141,376 miles (+7,078)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,376 miles
    Test number
    762279812752
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases towards front, (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryKnock in steering,outer sill damaged o/s/f

  3. Pass134,298 miles (+10,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,298 miles
    Test number
    702154553978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc and pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc and pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,561 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    298305776348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,049 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    122473610307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,585 miles (+1,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,585 miles
    Test number
    892360543008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass103,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    906853954656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail103,979 miles (+1,617)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    518731243192
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass102,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,362 miles
    Test number
    722968075747
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear door lock intermittent fault.

  10. Fail102,362 miles (+1,596)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,362 miles
    Test number
    268670405301
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear door lock intermittent fault.

  11. Pass100,766 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,766 miles
    Test number
    557246695155
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blade split does not affect the clearing.
    • NoteIntermitent fault with nearside rear door lock.

  12. Fail100,766 miles (+5,636)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,766 miles
    Test number
    369545795182
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blade split does not affect the clearing.

  13. Pass95,130 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    948424084135
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on edges
    • NoteRear washer not working.

  14. Fail95,130 miles (+4,045)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    458183984103
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low edges.
    • NoteRear washer not working.

  15. Pass91,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    226427393163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail91,085 miles (+2,058)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    657487793138
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass89,027 miles (+2,261)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    317352122279
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front washer not working but nearside is sufficient.

  18. Pass86,766 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    376002441425
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front washer not working,

  19. Fail86,766 miles (+4,445)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    955752641237
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front washer not working,

  20. Pass82,321 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,321 miles
    Test number
    724983530197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    733335489065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,329 miles (+9,586)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    672133489063
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass64,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,743 miles
    Test number
    342339467201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,743 miles (-718)1 failure4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,743 miles
    Test number
    963039467241
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass65,461 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    671637736284
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the outside edge

Questions about L77 MRV

Does L77 MRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 MRV expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 MRV?
The MOT on L77 MRV expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 MRV done?
L77 MRV was recorded at 141,840 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 4,742 miles a year.
Has L77 MRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 MRV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L77 MRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 MRV find?
L77 MRV passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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