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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

NL14 PLNMOT history

NL14 PLN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,345 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NL14 PLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NL14 PLN was last recorded at 136,345 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,447 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,898 miles
Average per year
9,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,345 miles
  • 2024 – 125,104 miles
  • 2023 – 119,031 miles
  • 2022 – 110,492 miles
  • 2021 – 99,615 miles
  • 2020 – 93,159 miles
  • 2018 – 81,221 miles
  • 2017 – 67,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTPMS indicating low pressures.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear shockers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,345 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    285991760720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicating low pressures.

  2. Fail136,345 miles (+1,898)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    106711097541
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicating low pressures.

  3. Pass134,447 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,447 miles
    Test number
    880415012720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,447 miles (+9,343)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,447 miles
    Test number
    552654543340
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,104 miles (+6,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    728874838593
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass119,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    152707467829
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,031 miles (+8,539)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    654230566214
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,492 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,492 miles
    Test number
    707914729994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil over max level
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryYellow power steering light is on steering is not effected

  9. Fail110,490 miles (+10,875)3 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,490 miles
    Test number
    948525002610
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil over max level
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryYellow power steering light is on steering is not effected

  10. Pass99,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    951968387871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

  11. Fail99,615 miles (+6,456)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,615 miles
    Test number
    136713666353
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bleb on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

  12. Pass93,159 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,159 miles
    Test number
    865515553342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,137 miles (+11,916)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,137 miles
    Test number
    363672982592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges going smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass81,221 miles (+13,439)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    607990170386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,782 miles (+12,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    879076396234
    • AdvisorySome engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine / under body components

  16. Pass55,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,148 miles
    Test number
    365887794872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NL14 PLN

Does NL14 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NL14 PLN is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on NL14 PLN?
The MOT on NL14 PLN is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NL14 PLN done?
NL14 PLN was recorded at 136,345 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 9,427 miles a year.
Has NL14 PLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NL14 PLN has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on NL14 PLN 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 NL14 PLN find?
NL14 PLN passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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