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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L24 LYWMOT history

L24 LYW is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L24 LYW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,521 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 LYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 LYW was last recorded at 127,521 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,499 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
10,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,521 miles
  • 2025 – 115,673 miles
  • 2024 – 108,164 miles
  • 2023 – 100,329 miles
  • 2021 – 89,357 miles
  • 2020 – 77,362 miles
  • 2019 – 76,119 miles
  • 2018 – 57,927 miles
  • 2017 – 43,518 miles
  • 2016 – 32,283 miles
  • 2015 – 16,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,521 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,rear bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,521 miles (+22)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,521 miles
    Test number
    154497779917
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,499 miles (+11,826)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,499 miles
    Test number
    458251452039
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure exahust flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,673 miles (+7,509)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,673 miles
    Test number
    591306108449
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside body panel slightly damage
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,164 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    165886163309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail108,146 miles (+7,817)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    253783060660
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,329 miles
    Test number
    357605840662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail100,324 miles (+10,967)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,324 miles
    Test number
    903871023573
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,357 miles (+8,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    858018384249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,347 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    167852269990
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail81,333 miles (+3,971)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    839797296532
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,362 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    687945896381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,119 miles (+44)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    76,119 miles
    Test number
    199606899735
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

  13. Fail76,075 miles (+18,148)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,075 miles
    Test number
    456507523355
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

  14. Pass57,927 miles (+14,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,927 miles
    Test number
    859576428493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,518 miles (+11,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    400430255359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit HAS LIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,283 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,283 miles
    Test number
    932374669427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,093 miles (+15,822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,093 miles
    Test number
    871974415556
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass16,271 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,271 miles
    Test number
    156487095135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about L24 LYW

Does L24 LYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 LYW is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 LYW?
The MOT on L24 LYW is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 LYW done?
L24 LYW was recorded at 127,521 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 10,522 miles a year.
Has L24 LYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 LYW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 LYW 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 L24 LYW find?
L24 LYW passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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