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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 2,792 cc

L83 PRPMOT history

L83 PRP is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

L83 PRP purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2023
Mileage
143,210 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 PRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L83 PRP was last recorded at 143,210 miles on 30 May 2022, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,091 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
1,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,210 miles
  • 2021 – 142,091 miles
  • 2019 – 140,000 miles
  • 2018 – 139,942 miles
  • 2017 – 138,039 miles
  • 2016 – 135,676 miles
  • 2009 – 135,010 miles
  • 2008 – 131,415 miles
  • 2007 – 126,244 miles
  • 2006 – 121,979 miles
  • 2005 – 115,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,210 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,210 miles (+1,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,210 miles
    Test number
    111622870400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass142,091 miles (+2,091)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    142,091 miles
    Test number
    215015679721
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass140,000 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,000 miles
    Test number
    573427856153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,942 miles
    Test number
    852363475702
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  5. Fail139,942 miles (+1,903)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,942 miles
    Test number
    491642594413
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Pass138,039 miles (+2,363)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,039 miles
    Test number
    668794599621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass135,676 miles (+666)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    454112165919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear shock bumps deteriorated
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted /loose
    • AdvisorySmall cut in n/s front tyre wall

  8. Pass135,010 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    135,010 miles
    Test number
    693028869106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle beam bushes deteriorated slightly

  9. Fail135,010 miles (+3,595)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,010 miles
    Test number
    720528069153
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass131,415 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    131,415 miles
    Test number
    824868578183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

  11. Fail131,415 miles (+5,171)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,415 miles
    Test number
    773886878114
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass126,244 miles (+151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    274206187146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail126,093 miles (+4,114)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,093 miles
    Test number
    671932177139
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass121,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    691335666195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,979 miles (+6,680)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    650584866194
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front sill seam at jacking point distorted / deteriorating
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  16. Pass115,299 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2006
    Odometer
    115,299 miles
    Test number
    320502855107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted - unable to inspect outer sills

  17. Fail115,284 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    420034645116
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted - unable to inspect outer sills

Questions about L83 PRP

Does L83 PRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L83 PRP expired on 29 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L83 PRP?
The MOT on L83 PRP expired on 29 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L83 PRP done?
L83 PRP was recorded at 143,210 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 1,641 miles a year.
Has L83 PRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 PRP has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L83 PRP 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 L83 PRP find?
L83 PRP passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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