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Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L111 TYJMOT history

L111 TYJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 148,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L111 TYJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,649 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 TYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 TYJ was last recorded at 148,649 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,707 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,942 miles
Average per year
6,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,649 miles
  • 2025 – 143,707 miles
  • 2024 – 134,346 miles
  • 2023 – 126,334 miles
  • 2022 – 121,510 miles
  • 2021 – 118,136 miles
  • 2020 – 115,663 miles
  • 2019 – 108,320 miles
  • 2018 – 104,947 miles
  • 2017 – 99,329 miles
  • 2016 – 88,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,649 miles (+4,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,649 miles
    Test number
    880156306449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass143,707 miles (+9,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,707 miles
    Test number
    971457984013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass134,346 miles (+8,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,346 miles
    Test number
    947367292717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass126,334 miles (+4,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    886077544193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass121,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    409780584560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail121,510 miles (+3,374)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    373829392330
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass118,136 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,136 miles
    Test number
    777672317188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,663 miles (+7,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    461159797445
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is slightly out of shape
  9. Pass108,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,320 miles
    Test number
    948303111756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,318 miles (+3,371)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,318 miles
    Test number
    913953698616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass104,947 miles (+5,618)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,947 miles
    Test number
    800971874080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass99,329 miles (+11,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,329 miles
    Test number
    404382542772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass88,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    343064553814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L111 TYJ

Does L111 TYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 TYJ is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 TYJ?
The MOT on L111 TYJ is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 TYJ done?
L111 TYJ was recorded at 148,649 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,068 miles a year.
Has L111 TYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 TYJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L111 TYJ 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 L111 TYJ find?
L111 TYJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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