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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L2 YKEMOT history

L2 YKE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L2 YKE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,778 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 YKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 YKE was last recorded at 90,778 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,214 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,564 miles
Average per year
6,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,778 miles
  • 2025 – 85,214 miles
  • 2024 – 81,400 miles
  • 2023 – 70,420 miles
  • 2022 – 60,378 miles
  • 2021 – 55,821 miles
  • 2020 – 49,279 miles
  • 2019 – 46,491 miles
  • 2018 – 39,990 miles
  • 2017 – 31,849 miles
  • 2016 – 27,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,778 miles (+5,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    452226844227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,214 miles (+3,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    557162132307
    • 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))

  3. Pass81,400 miles (+10,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    246214911004
    • 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. Pass70,420 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    257841067172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,378 miles (+4,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    712824016922
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass55,821 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,821 miles
    Test number
    608126509463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,279 miles (+2,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    727635247539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass46,491 miles (+6,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,491 miles
    Test number
    439603328796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass39,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    169650087174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail39,990 miles (+8,141)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    462256694738
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall is damaged and bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass31,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,849 miles
    Test number
    436563996737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail31,849 miles (+4,727)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,849 miles
    Test number
    501242378820
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass27,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,122 miles
    Test number
    516621135901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 YKE

Does L2 YKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 YKE is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 YKE?
The MOT on L2 YKE is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 YKE done?
L2 YKE was recorded at 90,778 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,844 miles a year.
Has L2 YKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 YKE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L2 YKE 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 L2 YKE find?
L2 YKE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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