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White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,530 cc

L26 GYKMOT history

L26 GYK is a white diesel Renault first used on 8 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,596 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,596 km
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,040 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 GYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,530 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 GYK was last recorded at 125,596 km on 10 Dec 2025, 4,895 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,701 km · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,895 km
Average per year
6,040 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,596 km
  • 2024 – 120,701 km
  • 2023 – 117,644 km
  • 2022 – 114,502 km
  • 2021 – 109,054 km
  • 2020 – 102,145 km
  • 2019 – 100,505 km
  • 2017 – 95,008 km
  • 2015 – 79,501 km
  • 2014 – 68,689 km
  • 2013 – 56,570 km
  • 2012 – 44,334 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,596 km
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,596 km (+4,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,596 km
    Test number
    460745314729
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass120,701 km (+3,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,701 km
    Test number
    422621017164
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,644 km (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,644 km
    Test number
    933328290982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,047 km (+2,545)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,047 km
    Test number
    271990612780
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,502 km (+5,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,502 km
    Test number
    594851842837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,054 km (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,054 km
    Test number
    210191506942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,145 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,145 km
    Test number
    311703693621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,145 km (+1,640)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,145 km
    Test number
    120684047048
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,505 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,505 km
    Test number
    306172805675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,570 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,570 miles
    Test number
    526628393121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,413 miles7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,413 miles
    Test number
    278894531685
    • MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner and outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Fuel tank insecure fuel neck corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  12. Pass95,008 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,008 km
    Test number
    791411701249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,008 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,008 km
    Test number
    269592475281
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass88,606 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    425413854293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    982898844530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,465 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    258328888677
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flitch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

  17. Pass79,501 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,501 km
    Test number
    285247565444
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass68,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    779198194164
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail68,689 km (+12,119)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,689 km
    Test number
    737147094138
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass56,570 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,570 km
    Test number
    829598193134
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail56,570 km5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,570 km
    Test number
    697597293119
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass44,591 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,591 miles
    Test number
    945796882198
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  23. Fail44,334 km5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,334 km
    Test number
    216769672473
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on

Questions about L26 GYK

Does L26 GYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 GYK is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 GYK?
The MOT on L26 GYK is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 GYK done?
L26 GYK was recorded at 125,596 km at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,040 km a year.
Has L26 GYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 GYK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 GYK 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 L26 GYK find?
L26 GYK passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door step.

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