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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L22 OPYMOT history

L22 OPY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L22 OPY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,490 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 OPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 OPY was last recorded at 101,490 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,747 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,743 miles
Average per year
3,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,490 miles
  • 2025 – 98,747 miles
  • 2024 – 96,307 miles
  • 2023 – 94,262 miles
  • 2022 – 92,289 miles
  • 2021 – 89,513 miles
  • 2020 – 86,071 miles
  • 2019 – 83,439 miles
  • 2018 – 77,766 miles
  • 2017 – 73,003 miles
  • 2016 – 67,797 miles
  • 2015 – 63,391 miles
  • 2014 – 57,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,490 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,490 miles (+2,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    570075027326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass98,747 miles (+2,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,747 miles
    Test number
    892513520166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    631355841132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail96,307 miles (+2,045)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    986581247819
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass94,262 miles (+1,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    166419641864
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
  6. Pass92,289 miles (+2,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,289 miles
    Test number
    825987338359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass89,513 miles (+3,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,513 miles
    Test number
    218678998257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass86,071 miles (+2,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,071 miles
    Test number
    754512201201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass83,439 miles (+5,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    755274835303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass77,766 miles (+4,763)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    220255720854
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  11. Pass73,003 miles (+5,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,003 miles
    Test number
    370355066739
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass67,797 miles (+4,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,797 miles
    Test number
    457655203812
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and also close to legal limit
  13. Pass63,391 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    765860245201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,364 miles (+6,246)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    946341115262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre underinflated
  15. Pass57,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    617668414241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L22 OPY

Does L22 OPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 OPY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 OPY?
The MOT on L22 OPY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 OPY done?
L22 OPY was recorded at 101,490 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,686 miles a year.
Has L22 OPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 OPY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 OPY 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 L22 OPY find?
L22 OPY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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