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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L11 BYTMOT history

L11 BYT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L11 BYT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,997 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 BYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 BYT was last recorded at 56,997 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,997 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,997 miles
  • 2025 – 55,195 miles
  • 2024 – 52,372 miles
  • 2023 – 49,535 miles
  • 2022 – 46,806 miles
  • 2021 – 45,666 miles
  • 2020 – 42,952 miles
  • 2019 – 40,760 miles
  • 2018 – 38,346 miles
  • 2017 – 35,495 miles
  • 2016 – 32,754 miles
  • 2015 – 29,343 miles
  • 2014 – 26,802 miles
  • 2013 – 22,712 miles
  • 2012 – 18,917 miles
  • 2011 – 14,626 miles
  • 2010 – 10,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,997 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak badly .Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Both tyres worn on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,997 miles
    Test number
    234285942467
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak badly .
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres worn on inner edge
  2. Fail56,997 miles (+1,802)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,997 miles
    Test number
    115980429643
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak badly .
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres worn on inner edge
  3. Pass55,195 miles (+2,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,195 miles
    Test number
    536075805807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass52,372 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    345577392377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,535 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    525143636643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,806 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    373805980269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,666 miles
    Test number
    268414539060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,666 miles (+2,714)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,666 miles
    Test number
    220308687242
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass42,952 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,952 miles
    Test number
    389052706097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    174303948595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,760 miles (+2,414)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    163737597006
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass38,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,346 miles
    Test number
    491825956027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass38,346 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,346 miles
    Test number
    479211947345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,495 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    716789761798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,754 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,754 miles
    Test number
    219078494040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,343 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    179610060130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,802 miles
    Test number
    308807964447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,801 miles (+4,089)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,801 miles
    Test number
    727387164210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass22,712 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,712 miles
    Test number
    345576263416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,917 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,917 miles
    Test number
    399110872242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,626 miles
    Test number
    286521671259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,626 miles (+4,382)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,626 miles
    Test number
    366230271295
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass10,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,244 miles
    Test number
    490999920427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,244 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,244 miles
    Test number
    463559520300
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteREAR WIPER SMEAR / DRAG

Questions about L11 BYT

Does L11 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 BYT is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 BYT?
The MOT on L11 BYT is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 BYT done?
L11 BYT was recorded at 56,997 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,040 miles a year.
Has L11 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 BYT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 BYT 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 L11 BYT find?
L11 BYT passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak badly .; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; rear both tyres worn on inner edge.

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