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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

L77 TPGMOT history

L77 TPG is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

L77 TPG green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
128,371 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 TPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 TPG was last recorded at 128,371 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 5,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,852 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,519 miles
Average per year
3,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,371 miles
  • 2023 – 122,852 miles
  • 2022 – 112,468 miles
  • 2021 – 99,397 miles
  • 2020 – 88,250 miles
  • 2018 – 86,760 miles
  • 2017 – 85,296 miles
  • 2016 – 83,646 miles
  • 2015 – 82,055 miles
  • 2014 – 80,603 miles
  • 2013 – 79,066 miles
  • 2012 – 76,685 miles
  • 2011 – 74,486 miles
  • 2010 – 72,407 miles
  • 2009 – 69,333 miles
  • 2008 – 67,543 miles
  • 2007 – 64,739 miles
  • 2006 – 61,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material whole car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,371 miles (+5,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,371 miles
    Test number
    426221816453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass122,852 miles (+10,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    936410986132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass112,468 miles (+13,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,468 miles
    Test number
    293344431896
    • AdvisoryN,S,F rack gaiter perished
  4. Pass99,397 miles (+11,147)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,397 miles
    Test number
    365895703516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,250 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,250 miles
    Test number
    622140761195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material whole car (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail88,243 miles (+1,483)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,243 miles
    Test number
    702424710717
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material whole car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass86,760 miles (+1,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,760 miles
    Test number
    969408947345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,296 miles (+1,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,296 miles
    Test number
    979433160853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass83,646 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,646 miles
    Test number
    359690621829
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  10. Fail82,055 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    498569255177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass82,055 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    827449755120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,603 miles (+1,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    965480064110
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass79,066 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    889273433256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    607748223027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,203 miles (+1,518)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    157198723096
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
  16. Pass76,685 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,685 miles
    Test number
    268753222041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,486 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,486 miles
    Test number
    197165821499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,407 miles (+3,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    913562730015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  19. Pass69,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,333 miles
    Test number
    154680439451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail69,333 miles (+1,790)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,333 miles
    Test number
    702790339035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass67,543 miles (+2,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    590629728086
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass64,739 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    691929027069
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass61,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    124956626461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 TPG

Does L77 TPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 TPG expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 TPG?
The MOT on L77 TPG expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 TPG done?
L77 TPG was recorded at 128,371 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 3,528 miles a year.
Has L77 TPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 TPG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L77 TPG 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 TPG find?
L77 TPG passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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