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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L99 BDEMOT history

L99 BDE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 210,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L99 BDE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
210,216 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 BDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 BDE was last recorded at 210,216 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 8,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,401 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,815 miles
Average per year
14,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,216 miles
  • 2025 – 201,401 miles
  • 2024 – 193,754 miles
  • 2023 – 186,776 miles
  • 2022 – 170,867 miles
  • 2021 – 157,268 miles
  • 2020 – 146,694 miles
  • 2019 – 134,786 miles
  • 2018 – 115,656 miles
  • 2017 – 100,111 miles
  • 2016 – 75,457 miles
  • 2015 – 56,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    210,216 miles
    Test number
    265996855618
    • 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))

  2. Fail210,213 miles (+8,812)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,213 miles
    Test number
    720812469908
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass201,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    201,401 miles
    Test number
    252588123192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,401 miles (+7,647)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,401 miles
    Test number
    197185979758
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    193,754 miles
    Test number
    414423051578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail193,754 miles (+6,978)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,754 miles
    Test number
    422382618550
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass186,776 miles (+15,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,776 miles
    Test number
    792473336246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,867 miles (+13,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    170,867 miles
    Test number
    979674089696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass157,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    157,268 miles
    Test number
    688599704196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,268 miles (+10,574)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,268 miles
    Test number
    269366664143
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass146,694 miles (+11,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    146,694 miles
    Test number
    839017299095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass134,786 miles (+19,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,786 miles
    Test number
    549399125186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass115,656 miles (+15,545)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,656 miles
    Test number
    453643440366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,111 miles (+24,654)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,111 miles
    Test number
    684340955673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,457 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    352477658346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  16. Fail75,453 miles (+18,491)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,453 miles
    Test number
    149691424932
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  17. Pass56,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,962 miles
    Test number
    336833575128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L99 BDE

Does L99 BDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 BDE is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 BDE?
The MOT on L99 BDE is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 BDE done?
L99 BDE was recorded at 210,216 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 14,139 miles a year.
Has L99 BDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 BDE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L99 BDE 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 L99 BDE find?
L99 BDE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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