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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L20 RYAMOT history

L20 RYA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

L20 RYA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,269 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 RYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 RYA was last recorded at 104,269 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 9,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,582 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,687 miles
Average per year
6,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,269 miles
  • 2025 – 94,582 miles
  • 2024 – 94,319 miles
  • 2023 – 93,905 miles
  • 2022 – 89,025 miles
  • 2021 – 81,319 miles
  • 2020 – 73,693 miles
  • 2019 – 67,037 miles
  • 2018 – 60,874 miles
  • 2017 – 53,804 miles
  • 2016 – 40,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,269 miles (+9,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,269 miles
    Test number
    622842287559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,582 miles (+263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,582 miles
    Test number
    367956684981
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have small cuts/cracking not excessive
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,319 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,319 miles
    Test number
    469112814677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,905 miles
    Test number
    314564135893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,905 miles (+4,880)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,905 miles
    Test number
    900220826827
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle leaking? (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass89,025 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,025 miles
    Test number
    853639888815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,319 miles (+7,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    776956187743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass73,693 miles (+6,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    792444978189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass67,037 miles (+6,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    612425162971
    • 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))
  10. Pass60,874 miles (+7,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    156893769936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass53,804 miles (+5,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    993522484763
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass48,373 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    898265135786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    799669525237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 RYA

Does L20 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 RYA is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 RYA?
The MOT on L20 RYA is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 RYA done?
L20 RYA was recorded at 104,269 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 6,281 miles a year.
Has L20 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 RYA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 RYA 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 RYA find?
L20 RYA passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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