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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L21 CHYMOT history

L21 CHY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 145,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L21 CHY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,702 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CHY was last recorded at 145,702 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 11,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,536 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,166 miles
Average per year
12,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,702 miles
  • 2024 – 134,536 miles
  • 2023 – 112,929 miles
  • 2022 – 107,389 miles
  • 2021 – 102,718 miles
  • 2019 – 84,762 miles
  • 2018 – 58,539 miles
  • 2017 – 36,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,702 miles
    Test number
    960599107440
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail145,702 miles (+11,166)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,702 miles
    Test number
    583875785417
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner& outer edges (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass134,536 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,536 miles
    Test number
    601645651460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,621 miles (+9,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,621 miles
    Test number
    921352238391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass112,929 miles (+5,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    683378845080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Pass107,389 miles (+4,671)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,389 miles
    Test number
    404525112538
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass102,718 miles (+17,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    822314115137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass84,762 miles (+26,223)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    800237155418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,539 miles (+21,566)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,539 miles
    Test number
    258090705439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    467329954018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L21 CHY

Does L21 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CHY is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 CHY?
The MOT on L21 CHY is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 CHY done?
L21 CHY was recorded at 145,702 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 12,720 miles a year.
Has L21 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CHY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 CHY 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 CHY find?
L21 CHY passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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