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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L99 TMLMOT history

L99 TML is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L99 TML red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
184,785 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 TML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 TML was last recorded at 184,785 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 13,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,323 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,462 miles
Average per year
10,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,785 miles
  • 2024 – 171,323 miles
  • 2023 – 154,671 miles
  • 2022 – 140,521 miles
  • 2021 – 125,376 miles
  • 2020 – 111,990 miles
  • 2019 – 98,872 miles
  • 2018 – 90,101 miles
  • 2017 – 83,140 miles
  • 2016 – 76,428 miles
  • 2015 – 71,037 miles
  • 2014 – 63,434 miles
  • 2013 – 53,932 miles
  • 2012 – 45,190 miles
  • 2011 – 34,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,785 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,785 miles (+13,462)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    184,785 miles
    Test number
    215662280598
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass171,323 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,323 miles
    Test number
    575929648050
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease or oil (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail171,282 miles (+16,611)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,282 miles
    Test number
    661377438724
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass154,671 miles (+14,150)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,671 miles
    Test number
    590815623441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,521 miles (+15,145)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,521 miles
    Test number
    628740370032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,376 miles (+13,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,376 miles
    Test number
    243058770679
    • AdvisoryHeavy knock on rear
  7. Pass111,990 miles (+13,118)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    531167036815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,872 miles (+8,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,872 miles
    Test number
    304324995403
    • 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. Pass90,101 miles (+6,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,101 miles
    Test number
    872360167541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components
  10. Pass83,140 miles (+6,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    362802798612
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r seat belt stalk casing damaged but locking and releasing
  11. Pass76,428 miles (+5,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,428 miles
    Test number
    295079627267
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r seats
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted obstructing component
  12. Pass71,037 miles (+2,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    772516413389
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass68,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,430 miles
    Test number
    969470825129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,429 miles (+4,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    479780825121
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
  15. Pass63,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,434 miles
    Test number
    445472784278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,434 miles (+9,502)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,434 miles
    Test number
    328872484440
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass53,932 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    315622583250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall is cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge is slightly distorted
  18. Fail53,932 miles (+8,742)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    356572883278
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall is cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge is slightly distorted
  19. Pass45,190 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,190 miles
    Test number
    747603782299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,709 miles
    Test number
    428544881279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 TML

Does L99 TML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 TML is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L99 TML?
The MOT on L99 TML is valid until 15 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 TML done?
L99 TML was recorded at 184,785 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 10,605 miles a year.
Has L99 TML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 TML has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 TML 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 TML find?
L99 TML passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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