Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
L111 YFOMOT history
L111 YFO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 169,773 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L111 YFO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L111 YFO was last recorded at 169,773 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,524 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,249 miles
- Average per year
- 6,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,773 miles
- 2025 – 168,524 miles
- 2024 – 163,694 miles
- 2023 – 160,177 miles
- 2022 – 148,971 miles
- 2021 – 140,449 miles
- 2020 – 134,724 miles
- 2019 – 131,228 miles
- 2018 – 128,168 miles
- 2017 – 126,075 miles
- 2016 – 124,197 miles
- 2015 – 122,898 miles
- 2014 – 121,235 miles
- 2013 – 120,170 miles
- 2012 – 112,195 miles
- 2011 – 96,853 miles
- 2010 – 84,808 miles
- 2008 – 58,787 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,773 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,773 miles (+1,249)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 169,773 miles
- Test number
- 927335676279
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,524 miles (+4,830)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 168,524 miles
- Test number
- 866301498355
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater dim
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not showing cords at present time (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindows slightly tinted
Pass163,694 miles (+3,517)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 163,694 miles
- Test number
- 734796861100
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,177 miles (+11,206)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 160,177 miles
- Test number
- 980365613388
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass148,971 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 148,971 miles
- Test number
- 903705182379
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,971 miles (+8,522)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,971 miles
- Test number
- 620457764456
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,449 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,449 miles
- Test number
- 611243021064
- AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates corroded,some holed.
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail140,449 miles (+216)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,449 miles
- Test number
- 324711621939
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates corroded,some holed.
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail140,233 miles (+5,509)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,233 miles
- Test number
- 699764428241
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,724 miles (+59)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 134,724 miles
- Test number
- 228189613916
- AdvisoryBrake black plates corroded and holed.
- AdvisoryGeneral rust.
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail134,665 miles (+3,437)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,665 miles
- Test number
- 899553675078
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake black plates corroded and holed.
- AdvisoryGeneral rust.
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,228 miles (+3,060)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 131,228 miles
- Test number
- 668733202863
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc backplate corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,168 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 128,168 miles
- Test number
- 722298095523
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail128,168 miles (+2,093)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,168 miles
- Test number
- 941273366456
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass126,075 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 126,075 miles
- Test number
- 909609211335
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail126,075 miles (+1,878)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,075 miles
- Test number
- 767834142257
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass124,197 miles (+1,299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 124,197 miles
- Test number
- 677906682645
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass122,898 miles (+1,663)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 122,898 miles
- Test number
- 425539225078
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres slight cracks in tread
Fail121,235 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,235 miles
- Test number
- 297476004007
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass121,235 miles (+1,065)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 121,235 miles
- Test number
- 856246804096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,170 miles (+7,975)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 120,170 miles
- Test number
- 996590433008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,195 miles (+15,342)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 112,195 miles
- Test number
- 206981822073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,853 miles (+12,045)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 96,853 miles
- Test number
- 637857901042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,808 miles (+26,021)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 84,808 miles
- Test number
- 672828520051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 58,787 miles
- Test number
- 644844158246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L111 YFO
- Does L111 YFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 YFO is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L111 YFO?
- The MOT on L111 YFO is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L111 YFO done?
- L111 YFO was recorded at 169,773 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,394 miles a year.
- Has L111 YFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L111 YFO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on L111 YFO 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 YFO find?
- L111 YFO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.