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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

L21 BYPMOT history

L21 BYP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 65,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

L21 BYP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,826 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BYP was last recorded at 65,826 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 11,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,801 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,025 miles
Average per year
7,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,826 miles
  • 2025 – 54,801 miles
  • 2024 – 45,292 miles
  • 2023 – 32,258 miles
  • 2022 – 24,572 miles
  • 2021 – 19,103 miles
  • 2020 – 14,391 miles
  • 2019 – 10,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,826 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,826 miles (+11,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    218401838438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass54,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    442958203588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,801 miles (+9,509)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    104767889273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass45,292 miles (+13,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    903188679920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass32,258 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    32,258 miles
    Test number
    625097205819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    493304376788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,572 miles (+5,469)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    344944671965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass19,103 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    19,103 miles
    Test number
    409612437691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,391 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    14,391 miles
    Test number
    258389775534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,041 miles
    Test number
    295770315737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 BYP

Does L21 BYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BYP is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BYP?
The MOT on L21 BYP is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BYP done?
L21 BYP was recorded at 65,826 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,910 miles a year.
Has L21 BYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BYP has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 BYP 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 L21 BYP find?
L21 BYP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm also worn on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm also worn on edges; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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