
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass88,742 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 88,742 miles
- Test number
- 310760990652
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass85,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 85,862 miles
- Test number
- 897905972493
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass64,567 miles (+2,554)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,567 miles
- Test number
- 465343359271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,013 miles (+4,819)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 62,013 miles
- Test number
- 460638251698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,194 miles (+11,277)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 57,194 miles
- Test number
- 996159102592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 45,917 miles
- Test number
- 936457785145
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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