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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,781 cc

L100 PSYMOT history

L100 PSY is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

L100 PSY green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
131,107 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 PSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 PSY was last recorded at 131,107 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,078 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,107 miles
  • 2023 – 122,638 miles
  • 2022 – 119,087 miles
  • 2019 – 111,151 miles
  • 2018 – 107,320 miles
  • 2016 – 97,310 miles
  • 2015 – 87,627 miles
  • 2014 – 82,448 miles
  • 2013 – 74,593 miles
  • 2012 – 67,694 miles
  • 2011 – 60,471 miles
  • 2010 – 56,506 miles
  • 2009 – 53,591 miles
  • 2008 – 51,552 miles
  • 2007 – 47,299 miles
  • 2006 – 44,764 miles
  • 2005 – 42,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,107 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear inner sills show signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front inner sill shows signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension modified

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,107 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,107 miles
    Test number
    701590293644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  2. Fail131,078 miles (+8,440)1 dangerous9 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    446913109102
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  3. Pass122,638 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,638 miles
    Test number
    607891388385
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill shows signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension modified
  4. Fail122,632 miles (+3,545)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,632 miles
    Test number
    794144485350
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill shows signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension modified
  5. Pass119,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    514211598855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor to sill corroded but not through
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    953231086025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,151 miles
    Test number
    749711175372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,151 miles (+3,831)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,151 miles
    Test number
    323177464627
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Pass107,320 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,320 miles
    Test number
    555454015897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,685 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,685 miles
    Test number
    119900213019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,310 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    422696278639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,253 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    728798040223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,627 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    438588475077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,448 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    469323884038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,593 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,593 miles
    Test number
    706152173039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,694 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,694 miles
    Test number
    689285622008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,471 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,471 miles
    Test number
    307257221018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,506 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    362952820061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,591 miles (+2,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    591361509162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Pass51,552 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,552 miles
    Test number
    540914218219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,299 miles (+2,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,299 miles
    Test number
    990491857127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  22. Pass44,764 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,764 miles
    Test number
    191170116274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    961036985232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 PSY

Does L100 PSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 PSY expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 PSY?
The MOT on L100 PSY expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 PSY done?
L100 PSY was recorded at 131,107 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
Has L100 PSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 PSY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L100 PSY 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 L100 PSY find?
L100 PSY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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