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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2018 · 1,984 cc

L20 BYLMOT history

L20 BYL is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 40,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L20 BYL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
40,363 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BYL was last recorded at 40,363 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,174 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
4,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,363 miles
  • 2025 – 32,496 miles
  • 2024 – 26,436 miles
  • 2023 – 22,952 miles
  • 2022 – 18,401 miles
  • 2021 – 14,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,363 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front tyre close to wear markers and bold on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,363 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    40,363 miles
    Test number
    982275192261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    863134378946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail39,174 miles (+6,678)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    366152132616
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass32,496 miles (+6,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    32,496 miles
    Test number
    463728052870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass26,436 miles (+3,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    26,436 miles
    Test number
    373374679010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass22,952 miles (+4,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    22,952 miles
    Test number
    274568343783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass18,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    18,401 miles
    Test number
    930747774383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to wear markers and bold on inside edge

  8. Fail18,401 miles (+3,705)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,401 miles
    Test number
    843815439717
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to wear markers and bold on inside edge

  9. Pass14,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    14,696 miles
    Test number
    715090195382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 BYL

Does L20 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BYL is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BYL?
The MOT on L20 BYL is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BYL done?
L20 BYL was recorded at 40,363 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,913 miles a year.
Has L20 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BYL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 BYL 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 L20 BYL find?
L20 BYL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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