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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L3 DKYMOT history

L3 DKY is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L3 DKY white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,765 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DKY was last recorded at 125,765 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 3,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,008 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,757 miles
Average per year
9,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,765 miles
  • 2025 – 122,008 miles
  • 2024 – 118,448 miles
  • 2023 – 113,086 miles
  • 2022 – 103,144 miles
  • 2021 – 90,786 miles
  • 2020 – 82,051 miles
  • 2019 – 67,139 miles
  • 2018 – 52,068 miles
  • 2017 – 37,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,765 miles (+3,757)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,765 miles
    Test number
    703391218482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass122,008 miles (+3,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    210977882211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/55 r16 91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass118,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    396310523556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges 205/55 r16 94v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail118,448 miles (+5,362)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    879162186570
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges 205/55 r16 94v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass113,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    445241529213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,084 miles (+9,940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,084 miles
    Test number
    960829138974
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass103,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,144 miles
    Test number
    422456015696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail103,144 miles (+12,358)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,144 miles
    Test number
    192751008731
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass90,786 miles (+8,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    134336669274
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass82,051 miles (+14,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,051 miles
    Test number
    869249256612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass67,139 miles (+15,071)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    450647994549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,068 miles (+14,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    873095694122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  13. Pass37,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,375 miles
    Test number
    368328478595
    • 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)

Questions about L3 DKY

Does L3 DKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DKY is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DKY?
The MOT on L3 DKY is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DKY done?
L3 DKY was recorded at 125,765 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 9,822 miles a year.
Has L3 DKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DKY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 DKY 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 L3 DKY find?
L3 DKY passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205 55 16), and 2 more.

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