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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L1 YRFMOT history

L1 YRF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 98,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L1 YRF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,706 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 YRF was last recorded at 98,706 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 11,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,820 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,886 miles
Average per year
9,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,706 miles
  • 2025 – 86,820 miles
  • 2024 – 74,957 miles
  • 2023 – 69,534 miles
  • 2022 – 59,508 miles
  • 2021 – 42,284 miles
  • 2020 – 34,941 miles
  • 2019 – 27,648 miles
  • 2018 – 17,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fittedRecorded 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.

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,706 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,706 miles
    Test number
    309497226798
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted
  2. Fail98,706 miles (+11,886)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,706 miles
    Test number
    636022294143
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted
  3. Pass86,820 miles (+11,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,820 miles
    Test number
    434448858219
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass74,957 miles (+5,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    354785487179
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted
  5. Pass69,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    238058125365
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail69,534 miles (+10,026)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    708118620366
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass59,508 miles (+17,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    797806909865
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass42,284 miles (+7,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    181619340919
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  9. Pass34,941 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    536025781494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,648 miles (+10,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,648 miles
    Test number
    970198805195
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass17,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    17,343 miles
    Test number
    567579252547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 YRF

Does L1 YRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YRF is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 YRF?
The MOT on L1 YRF is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YRF done?
L1 YRF was recorded at 98,706 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 9,857 miles a year.
Has L1 YRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 YRF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 YRF 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 L1 YRF find?
L1 YRF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear; advise under trays fitted.

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