Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,792 cc
L21 LYLMOT history
L21 LYL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 141,450 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 LYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L21 LYL was last recorded at 141,450 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 7,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,479 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,971 miles
- Average per year
- 5,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,450 miles
- 2025 – 133,479 miles
- 2024 – 131,935 miles
- 2023 – 129,330 miles
- 2022 – 123,198 miles
- 2021 – 119,454 miles
- 2020 – 115,786 miles
- 2019 – 107,790 miles
- 2018 – 105,062 miles
- 2017 – 101,273 miles
- 2016 – 97,654 miles
- 2015 – 92,964 miles
- 2014 – 89,474 miles
- 2013 – 81,155 miles
- 2011 – 72,228 miles
- 2010 – 53,952 miles
- 2008 – 43,006 miles
- 2007 – 25,567 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail141,450 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail141,450 miles (+7,971)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,450 miles
- Test number
- 214339077442
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass133,479 miles (+1,544)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 133,479 miles
- Test number
- 705766792232
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass131,935 miles (+16)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 131,935 miles
- Test number
- 849708913764
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail131,919 miles (+2,589)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,919 miles
- Test number
- 411733527801
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass129,330 miles (+6,132)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 129,330 miles
- Test number
- 611555916926
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass123,198 miles (+3,744)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 123,198 miles
- Test number
- 309175720510
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,454 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 119,454 miles
- Test number
- 697625952016
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail119,452 miles (+3,666)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,452 miles
- Test number
- 746015666209
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass115,786 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,786 miles
- Test number
- 625768300362
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail115,783 miles (+7,993)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,783 miles
- Test number
- 962573072258
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,790 miles (+2,728)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 107,790 miles
- Test number
- 371547768190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,062 miles (+3,789)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 105,062 miles
- Test number
- 116373925339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,273 miles (+3,619)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 101,273 miles
- Test number
- 976153722611
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft Gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
Pass97,654 miles (+4,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,654 miles
- Test number
- 382992659669
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass92,964 miles (+3,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 92,964 miles
- Test number
- 627363225086
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,474 miles (+8,319)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 89,474 miles
- Test number
- 506183624049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,155 miles (+8,927)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 81,155 miles
- Test number
- 105827613449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,228 miles (+8,889)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 72,228 miles
- Test number
- 215104661376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,339 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,339 miles
- Test number
- 126161511033
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass63,339 miles (+9,387)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 63,339 miles
- Test number
- 448991211049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,952 miles (+10,946)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 53,952 miles
- Test number
- 990299310046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,006 miles (+10,596)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 43,006 miles
- Test number
- 713666168318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,410 miles (+6,843)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 32,410 miles
- Test number
- 881374518016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 25,567 miles
- Test number
- 142018207498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 LYL
- Does L21 LYL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L21 LYL expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L21 LYL?
- The MOT on L21 LYL expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L21 LYL done?
- L21 LYL was recorded at 141,450 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 5,861 miles a year.
- Has L21 LYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 LYL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 LYL 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 LYL find?
- L21 LYL failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 3 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.
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