
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass119,300 miles (+5,537)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 119,300 miles
- Test number
- 334538427836
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass106,681 miles (+10,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 106,681 miles
- Test number
- 850908349367
- AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
Pass96,059 miles (+3,595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 96,059 miles
- Test number
- 668295780483
- AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
Pass92,464 miles (+11,611)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 92,464 miles
- Test number
- 952913694365
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass39,089 miles (+9,792)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 39,089 miles
- Test number
- 218305925490
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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