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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L99 RLJMOT history

L99 RLJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 183,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L99 RLJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,916 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 RLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 RLJ was last recorded at 183,916 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,916 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,916 miles
  • 2024 – 176,223 miles
  • 2023 – 167,458 miles
  • 2022 – 160,928 miles
  • 2021 – 153,522 miles
  • 2020 – 140,008 miles
  • 2019 – 126,178 miles
  • 2018 – 93,072 miles
  • 2017 – 76,076 miles
  • 2016 – 68,165 miles
  • 2015 – 53,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,916 miles
    Test number
    194820556026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail183,916 miles (+52)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,916 miles
    Test number
    551812486884
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail183,864 miles (+7,641)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,864 miles
    Test number
    524002832163
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass176,223 miles (+8,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,223 miles
    Test number
    864642841874
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass167,458 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,458 miles
    Test number
    857536495358
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass160,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,928 miles
    Test number
    164947492277
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail160,928 miles (+7,406)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,928 miles
    Test number
    583269358205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass153,522 miles (+13,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,522 miles
    Test number
    947883773675
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass140,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,008 miles
    Test number
    476126965127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail140,008 miles (+13,830)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,008 miles
    Test number
    104168926278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,178 miles (+15,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,178 miles
    Test number
    403257483750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,957 miles (+17,885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    137368651620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,072 miles (+16,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    797491967454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass76,076 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,076 miles
    Test number
    632205756585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,165 miles (+14,577)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    679366057443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,588 miles
    Test number
    758185885045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 RLJ

Does L99 RLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 RLJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L99 RLJ?
The MOT on L99 RLJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 RLJ done?
L99 RLJ was recorded at 183,916 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 12,165 miles a year.
Has L99 RLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 RLJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L99 RLJ 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 RLJ find?
L99 RLJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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