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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

L77 PLAMOT history

L77 PLA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

L77 PLA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
96,186 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 PLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 PLA was last recorded at 96,186 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,178 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,186 miles
  • 2024 – 95,888 miles
  • 2022 – 95,496 miles
  • 2021 – 94,893 miles
  • 2020 – 94,296 miles
  • 2019 – 91,966 miles
  • 2018 – 89,219 miles
  • 2017 – 88,154 miles
  • 2016 – 86,250 miles
  • 2015 – 83,845 miles
  • 2014 – 80,866 miles
  • 2013 – 78,459 miles
  • 2012 – 75,910 miles
  • 2011 – 73,362 miles
  • 2010 – 70,190 miles
  • 2009 – 65,276 miles
  • 2008 – 59,619 miles
  • 2007 – 55,698 miles
  • 2006 – 50,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,186 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    200080079196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,178 miles (+290)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    460821282155
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,888 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    376053807113
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,888 miles (+392)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    931890345150
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,496 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,496 miles
    Test number
    558400971490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,893 miles (+597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,893 miles
    Test number
    522227175874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,296 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,296 miles
    Test number
    699174728735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,275 miles (+2,309)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    148694930404
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,966 miles (+2,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,966 miles
    Test number
    973978860890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,219 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,219 miles
    Test number
    177166982656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,154 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    671422422466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,152 miles (+1,902)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    742156100099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass86,250 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    898248484856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,845 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,845 miles
    Test number
    296186805102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    228303684057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,886 miles (+2,427)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    329213384050
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,459 miles (+2,549)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    978141083038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass75,910 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,910 miles
    Test number
    715197402121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    257313101425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,362 miles (+3,172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    187792201153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass70,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    584780210113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,190 miles (+4,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    294040210499
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass65,276 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    132054399091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,619 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,619 miles
    Test number
    474928068064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,698 miles (+5,654)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,698 miles
    Test number
    860967597027
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror is cracked
    • NoteSlight damage to the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  26. Fail50,044 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    320274186003
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteADVISE A SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON BOTH REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED TOGETHER
    • NoteADVISE BREATHER HOSE ON ROCKER BOX SPLIT, AND TAPE ROUND HOSE
    • NoteADVISE REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT LIFT AND MOVEMENT IN BOTH TOP SHOCKER MOUNTINGS

  27. Pass50,044 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    521664686040
    • NoteADVISE A SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON BOTH REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED TOGETHER
    • NoteADVISE BREATHER HOSE ON ROCKER BOX SPLIT, AND TAPE ROUND HOSE
    • NoteADVISE REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT LIFT AND MOVEMENT IN BOTH TOP SHOCKER MOUNTINGS

Questions about L77 PLA

Does L77 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 PLA expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 PLA?
The MOT on L77 PLA expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 PLA done?
L77 PLA was recorded at 96,186 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 2,369 miles a year.
Has L77 PLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 PLA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 PLA 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 L77 PLA find?
L77 PLA passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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