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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L15 YRWMOT history

L15 YRW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L15 YRW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
196,672 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 YRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 YRW was last recorded at 196,672 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 12,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
184,217 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,455 miles
Average per year
9,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,672 miles
  • 2025 – 184,217 miles
  • 2024 – 176,055 miles
  • 2023 – 169,797 miles
  • 2022 – 158,571 miles
  • 2021 – 147,794 miles
  • 2020 – 136,376 miles
  • 2019 – 125,034 miles
  • 2018 – 115,915 miles
  • 2017 – 106,492 miles
  • 2016 – 96,433 miles
  • 2015 – 89,466 miles
  • 2014 – 81,477 miles
  • 2013 – 77,337 miles
  • 2012 – 65,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    196,672 miles
    Test number
    649022325816
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  2. Fail196,672 miles (+12,455)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,672 miles
    Test number
    584931805027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass184,217 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,217 miles
    Test number
    389105546689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple bushes on rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,217 miles (+8,162)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,217 miles
    Test number
    790997544396
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple bushes on rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    176,055 miles
    Test number
    668472626036
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  6. Fail176,055 miles (+6,258)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,055 miles
    Test number
    395456841827
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  7. Pass169,797 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    169,797 miles
    Test number
    671267738647
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail169,797 miles (+11,226)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,797 miles
    Test number
    391401797911
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass158,571 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,571 miles
    Test number
    693215329059
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail158,570 miles (+10,776)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,570 miles
    Test number
    242950697378
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass147,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,794 miles
    Test number
    760883376468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,794 miles (+11,418)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,794 miles
    Test number
    896585765562
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass136,376 miles (+11,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,376 miles
    Test number
    948231758278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass125,034 miles (+9,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    125,034 miles
    Test number
    757116899922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass115,915 miles (+9,423)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,915 miles
    Test number
    131218565428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,492 miles (+10,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    838932946439
    • AdvisoryEML on

  17. Pass96,433 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    562227635112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,466 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    685872145185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,477 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    766108654177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,337 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,337 miles
    Test number
    165103773278
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass76,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    298389433207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,459 miles (+11,257)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    458459133219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass65,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,202 miles
    Test number
    157319082260
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about L15 YRW

Does L15 YRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 YRW is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 YRW?
The MOT on L15 YRW is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 YRW done?
L15 YRW was recorded at 196,672 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 9,631 miles a year.
Has L15 YRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 YRW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 YRW 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 L15 YRW find?
L15 YRW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 1 more.

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