
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass96,243 miles (+13,721)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 96,243 miles
- Test number
- 908828655272
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass38,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 38,342 miles
- Test number
- 607437993187
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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