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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L81 KTMMOT history

L81 KTM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

L81 KTM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2023
Mileage
113,417 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 KTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 KTM was last recorded at 113,417 miles on 4 May 2022, 4,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2013: 54,371 miles, lower than 146,427 miles on 16 Oct 2012.

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
109,254 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,417 miles
  • 2021 – 109,254 miles
  • 2019 – 106,641 miles
  • 2018 – 100,234 miles
  • 2017 – 94,435 miles
  • 2016 – 82,305 miles
  • 2015 – 70,675 miles
  • 2014 – 62,312 miles
  • 2013 – 54,858 miles
  • 2012 – 146,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe Deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,417 miles
    Test number
    325633599221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,417 miles (+4,163)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,417 miles
    Test number
    150963686028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,254 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,254 miles
    Test number
    504757579889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail109,251 miles (+2,610)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    687493699634
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass106,641 miles (+239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,641 miles
    Test number
    348057226265
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail106,402 miles (+6,168)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,402 miles
    Test number
    650447775142
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass100,234 miles (+5,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,234 miles
    Test number
    768197783446
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi slight blow and deteriorated

  8. Pass94,435 miles (+12,130)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    785054364936
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Tread Inner Edge Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Tread Inner Edge Worn

  9. Pass82,305 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    169510826981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,675 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    277357705164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,674 miles (+8,362)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,674 miles
    Test number
    937596105164
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass62,312 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    508705084063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    156467603161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,858 miles (+487)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    115545303111
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass54,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    676130243046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,371 miles (-92,056)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    108810043465
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass146,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    146,427 miles
    Test number
    339080792467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 KTM

Does L81 KTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L81 KTM expired on 3 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L81 KTM?
The MOT on L81 KTM expired on 3 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L81 KTM done?
L81 KTM was recorded at 113,417 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022.
Has L81 KTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 KTM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L81 KTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L81 KTM find?
L81 KTM passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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