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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L21 YVYMOT history

L21 YVY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 144,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L21 YVY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,444 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 YVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 YVY was last recorded at 144,444 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,432 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
9,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,444 miles
  • 2025 – 132,925 miles
  • 2024 – 122,537 miles
  • 2023 – 116,281 miles
  • 2022 – 109,780 miles
  • 2021 – 102,631 miles
  • 2020 – 93,741 miles
  • 2019 – 87,236 miles
  • 2018 – 69,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,444 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,444 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,444 miles
    Test number
    502049150350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail144,432 miles (+11,507)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,432 miles
    Test number
    963482747233
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,925 miles
    Test number
    252886089923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail132,925 miles (+10,388)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,925 miles
    Test number
    173655945049
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass122,537 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,537 miles
    Test number
    474512567308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,281 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    318105374169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,780 miles (+7,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    750214939437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,631 miles (+8,890)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    566653425439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    575016567402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail93,741 miles (+6,505)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    134978971166
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass87,236 miles (+17,794)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    253358873987
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weeping (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass69,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,442 miles
    Test number
    749417599812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 YVY

Does L21 YVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 YVY is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 YVY?
The MOT on L21 YVY is valid until 4 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 YVY done?
L21 YVY was recorded at 144,444 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 9,411 miles a year.
Has L21 YVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 YVY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 YVY 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 YVY find?
L21 YVY passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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