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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

L29 SYLMOT history

L29 SYL is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 136,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L29 SYL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,483 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SYL was last recorded at 136,483 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 11,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,002 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,481 miles
Average per year
11,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,483 miles
  • 2025 – 125,002 miles
  • 2024 – 115,889 miles
  • 2023 – 106,496 miles
  • 2022 – 97,788 miles
  • 2021 – 78,931 miles
  • 2020 – 67,511 miles
  • 2019 – 55,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,483 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,483 miles (+11,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,483 miles
    Test number
    692674468365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass125,002 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,002 miles
    Test number
    535470964722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,889 miles (+9,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,889 miles
    Test number
    856053417285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass106,496 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,496 miles
    Test number
    332949820950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,788 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    924679487833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,128 miles (+18,197)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,128 miles
    Test number
    453620043582
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise changing brake fluid soon
  7. Pass78,931 miles (+11,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,931 miles
    Test number
    795585225444
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
  8. Pass67,511 miles (+12,353)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,511 miles
    Test number
    437872272305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    453735566604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 SYL

Does L29 SYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SYL is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SYL?
The MOT on L29 SYL is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SYL done?
L29 SYL was recorded at 136,483 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 11,544 miles a year.
Has L29 SYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SYL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L29 SYL 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 L29 SYL find?
L29 SYL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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