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Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

L21 SYYMOT history

L21 SYY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Feb 2018. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 81,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L21 SYY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,347 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
6 Feb 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SYY was last recorded at 81,347 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,048 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,299 miles
Average per year
8,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,347 miles
  • 2025 – 76,048 miles
  • 2024 – 69,131 miles
  • 2023 – 63,230 miles
  • 2022 – 43,262 miles
  • 2021 – 33,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,347 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,347 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    363807753187
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass76,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    362671423831
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to detect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail76,048 miles (+6,917)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    649720455084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to detect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass69,131 miles (+5,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    414595093501
    • AdvisoryNSF & OSF tyres wearing low on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass63,230 miles (+7,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    240091807975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,035 miles (+12,773)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    515210227917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,262 miles (+9,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    993522201157
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly miss shaped on inner treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass33,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    157534038817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 SYY

Does L21 SYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SYY is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SYY?
The MOT on L21 SYY is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SYY done?
L21 SYY was recorded at 81,347 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,410 miles a year.
Has L21 SYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SYY has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 SYY 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 SYY find?
L21 SYY passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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