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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L20 TYAMOT history

L20 TYA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 129,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L20 TYA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,724 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 TYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 TYA was last recorded at 129,724 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,412 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,312 miles
Average per year
12,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,724 miles
  • 2025 – 126,412 miles
  • 2024 – 123,037 miles
  • 2023 – 111,324 miles
  • 2021 – 96,504 miles
  • 2020 – 77,995 miles
  • 2019 – 56,223 miles
  • 2018 – 37,476 miles
  • 2017 – 23,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,724 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • TPM light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,724 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,724 miles
    Test number
    764660721933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,412 miles (+3,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,412 miles
    Test number
    823906799786
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass123,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    181284881384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPM light illuminated
  4. Fail123,037 miles (+11,713)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    155760431611
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPM light illuminated
  5. Pass111,324 miles (+14,820)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,324 miles
    Test number
    341249204629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,504 miles (+18,509)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,504 miles
    Test number
    185117319783
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass77,995 miles (+21,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    753252342272
    • 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))
  8. Pass56,223 miles (+18,747)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,223 miles
    Test number
    464696593677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,476 miles (+14,060)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    897184425590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,416 miles
    Test number
    499287314917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 TYA

Does L20 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 TYA is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 TYA?
The MOT on L20 TYA is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 TYA done?
L20 TYA was recorded at 129,724 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 12,441 miles a year.
Has L20 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 TYA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 TYA 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 TYA find?
L20 TYA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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