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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

L77 RKAMOT history

L77 RKA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L77 RKA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,686 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 RKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 RKA was last recorded at 131,686 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,661 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,025 miles
Average per year
8,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,686 miles
  • 2025 – 126,661 miles
  • 2024 – 119,300 miles
  • 2023 – 113,763 miles
  • 2022 – 106,681 miles
  • 2021 – 96,059 miles
  • 2020 – 92,464 miles
  • 2019 – 80,853 miles
  • 2018 – 70,045 miles
  • 2017 – 55,070 miles
  • 2016 – 47,713 miles
  • 2015 – 39,089 miles
  • 2014 – 29,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,686 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Plastic undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,686 miles (+5,025)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,686 miles
    Test number
    303069413465
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass126,661 miles (+7,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,661 miles
    Test number
    378906042654
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,300 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,300 miles
    Test number
    334538427836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,763 miles (+7,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,763 miles
    Test number
    555780420213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,681 miles (+10,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    850908349367
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
  6. Pass96,059 miles (+3,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,059 miles
    Test number
    668295780483
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
  7. Pass92,464 miles (+11,611)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    952913694365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    442108575840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail80,853 miles (+10,808)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    736036840085
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass70,045 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,045 miles
    Test number
    160682219142
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail70,045 miles (+14,975)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,045 miles
    Test number
    219849286069
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass55,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    779595902047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail55,070 miles (+7,357)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    264986038974
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass47,713 miles (+8,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    267078367529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass39,089 miles (+9,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,089 miles
    Test number
    218305925490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,297 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,297 miles
    Test number
    118599154474
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge,
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on inner edge,

Questions about L77 RKA

Does L77 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 RKA is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 RKA?
The MOT on L77 RKA is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 RKA done?
L77 RKA was recorded at 131,686 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
Has L77 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 RKA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L77 RKA 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 RKA find?
L77 RKA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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