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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L9 TLPMOT history

L9 TLP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L9 TLP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,405 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 TLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 TLP was last recorded at 79,405 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 16,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,016 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,389 miles
Average per year
3,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,405 miles
  • 2025 – 63,016 miles
  • 2024 – 47,530 miles
  • 2023 – 32,120 miles
  • 2022 – 28,773 miles
  • 2021 – 27,869 miles
  • 2020 – 26,171 miles
  • 2019 – 24,201 miles
  • 2018 – 23,540 miles
  • 2017 – 22,580 miles
  • 2016 – 21,994 miles
  • 2015 – 21,344 miles
  • 2014 – 21,058 miles
  • 2013 – 20,246 miles
  • 2012 – 17,984 miles
  • 2010 – 16,512 miles
  • 2009 – 14,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,405 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,405 miles (+16,389)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,405 miles
    Test number
    577268776650
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass63,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    446896619773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,016 miles (+15,486)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    946479945359
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass47,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,530 miles
    Test number
    543824309534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  5. Fail47,528 miles (+15,408)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,528 miles
    Test number
    360376650875
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Pass32,120 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    32,120 miles
    Test number
    962201046110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,773 miles (+904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    28,773 miles
    Test number
    862438933398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass27,869 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,869 miles
    Test number
    599504178194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,171 miles (+1,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,171 miles
    Test number
    100730891757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass24,201 miles (+661)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,201 miles
    Test number
    144910211771
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not triggered.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass23,540 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,540 miles
    Test number
    951463187631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,580 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,580 miles
    Test number
    917135005045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,994 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,994 miles
    Test number
    133984881416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,344 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,344 miles
    Test number
    168374465408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,058 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,058 miles
    Test number
    277251804471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,055 miles (+809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,055 miles
    Test number
    595467994062
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
  17. Pass20,246 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,246 miles
    Test number
    526224393086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,984 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,984 miles
    Test number
    378379232048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,512 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,512 miles
    Test number
    154781440343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,576 miles
    Test number
    330261559264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L9 TLP

Does L9 TLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 TLP is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 TLP?
The MOT on L9 TLP is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 TLP done?
L9 TLP was recorded at 79,405 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,848 miles a year.
Has L9 TLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 TLP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L9 TLP 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 L9 TLP find?
L9 TLP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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