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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LO10 VLSMOT history

LO10 VLS is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 207,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

LO10 VLS white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
207,840 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 VLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 VLS was last recorded at 207,840 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,838 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
15,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,840 miles
  • 2023 – 193,346 miles
  • 2022 – 176,013 miles
  • 2021 – 161,143 miles
  • 2020 – 145,514 miles
  • 2019 – 132,102 miles
  • 2018 – 116,033 miles
  • 2017 – 96,243 miles
  • 2016 – 82,522 miles
  • 2015 – 62,073 miles
  • 2014 – 47,400 miles
  • 2013 – 38,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,840 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,840 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    207,840 miles
    Test number
    449210137427
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail207,838 miles (+14,492)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,838 miles
    Test number
    260130943097
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault was on at start of test but intermittent throughout test (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault was on at start of test but intermittent throughout test (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass193,346 miles (+946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    193,346 miles
    Test number
    369609120187
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail192,400 miles (+16,387)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,400 miles
    Test number
    942588241746
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass176,013 miles (+14,870)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    176,013 miles
    Test number
    496967650796
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass161,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,143 miles
    Test number
    871179277946
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail161,142 miles (+15,628)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,142 miles
    Test number
    304037918504
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass145,514 miles (+198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    145,514 miles
    Test number
    789342732195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail145,316 miles (+13,214)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,316 miles
    Test number
    729624102805
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass132,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,102 miles
    Test number
    943761153144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail132,100 miles (+16,067)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,100 miles
    Test number
    512194466693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass116,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    623313179261
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Fail116,033 miles (+19,790)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    446575168949
    • 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Pass96,243 miles (+13,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    908828655272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,522 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    201407294630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail82,522 miles (+20,449)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    446091171256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass62,073 miles (+14,673)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    168992515299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass47,400 miles (+9,058)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,400 miles
    Test number
    218962104258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to split perrished nearside also unevenly worn
  19. Pass38,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    607437993187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,342 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    199516693106
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LO10 VLS

Does LO10 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO10 VLS expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO10 VLS?
The MOT on LO10 VLS expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO10 VLS done?
LO10 VLS was recorded at 207,840 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 15,271 miles a year.
Has LO10 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 VLS has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LO10 VLS 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 LO10 VLS find?
LO10 VLS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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