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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L90 EMCMOT history

L90 EMC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L90 EMC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,792 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EMC was last recorded at 104,792 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,792 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,792 miles
  • 2025 – 100,649 miles
  • 2024 – 95,370 miles
  • 2023 – 88,742 miles
  • 2022 – 85,862 miles
  • 2021 – 81,631 miles
  • 2020 – 78,621 miles
  • 2018 – 64,567 miles
  • 2017 – 62,013 miles
  • 2016 – 57,194 miles
  • 2015 – 45,917 miles
  • 2014 – 39,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,792 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,792 miles
    Test number
    916694613230
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail104,792 miles (+4,143)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,792 miles
    Test number
    629974539950
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass100,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,649 miles
    Test number
    817415236380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail100,649 miles (+5,279)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,649 miles
    Test number
    100181904479
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass95,370 miles (+6,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    526893103942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
  6. Pass88,742 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,742 miles
    Test number
    310760990652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,739 miles (+2,877)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    444349842259
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass85,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,862 miles
    Test number
    897905972493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,862 miles (+4,231)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,862 miles
    Test number
    650535986472
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass81,631 miles (+3,010)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    303020179315
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass78,621 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    841937595737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail78,575 miles (+14,008)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    202933085842
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass64,567 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    465343359271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,013 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    460638251698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,194 miles (+11,277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    996159102592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    936457785145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,917 miles (+6,833)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    157737885180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathering at inner edges steering mat require adjustment or repair
    • NoteOffside front tyre feathering at inner edges steering mat require adjustment or repair
  18. Pass39,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,084 miles
    Test number
    218686194403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 EMC

Does L90 EMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EMC is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 EMC?
The MOT on L90 EMC is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 EMC done?
L90 EMC was recorded at 104,792 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,658 miles a year.
Has L90 EMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EMC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 EMC 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 L90 EMC find?
L90 EMC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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