L14MPV - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 15 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, registration L14MPV, registered in March 2012. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 1598cc diesel engine, with CO2 emissions of 99 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 13 March 2025 and valid until 29 March 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 57,542 miles. The MOT included minor advisories such as deteriorated dust cover on the offside front upper anti-roll bar, light oil misting on the front shock absorbers, and thinning front brake pads. No dangerous issues were noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
15
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,542 mi
Expires: 29 March 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 26 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,639 mi
Expires: 29 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 21 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,963 mi
Expires: 29 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 21 March 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,959 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 17 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,680 mi
Expires: 29 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 17 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,680 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 13 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,911 mi
Expires: 29 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 14 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,098 mi
Expires: 29 March 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 28 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,358 mi
Expires: 29 March 2020
Failed - 23 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,338 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 01 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,642 mi
Expires: 29 March 2019
Failed - 01 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,642 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed - 25 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,050 mi
Expires: 29 March 2018
Passed - 26 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,532 mi
Expires: 29 March 2017
Passed - 28 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,180 mi
Expires: 29 March 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for L14MPV?
The MOT expires on 29 March 2026.
What is the tax status of L14MPV?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of L14MPV?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of L14MPV?
This vehicle produces 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.