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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L3 LYSMOT history

L3 LYS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L3 LYS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,745 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LYS was last recorded at 54,745 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,499 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,246 miles
Average per year
2,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,745 miles
  • 2025 – 52,499 miles
  • 2024 – 49,985 miles
  • 2023 – 47,009 miles
  • 2022 – 44,502 miles
  • 2021 – 43,296 miles
  • 2020 – 42,451 miles
  • 2019 – 41,177 miles
  • 2018 – 39,829 miles
  • 2017 – 38,486 miles
  • 2016 – 37,058 miles
  • 2015 – 34,990 miles
  • 2014 – 31,172 miles
  • 2013 – 26,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,745 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,745 miles
    Test number
    134804795092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail54,745 miles (+2,246)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,745 miles
    Test number
    177640669442
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass52,499 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,499 miles
    Test number
    730551676756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail52,499 miles (+2,514)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,499 miles
    Test number
    731401559328
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass49,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    763096770395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail49,985 miles (+2,976)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    600173785571
    • DangerousSound deadening material likely to become detached Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    185548583696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,009 miles (+2,507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    519060289543
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass44,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    517679124668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,502 miles (+1,206)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    540721987250
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,296 miles (+845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,296 miles
    Test number
    418466157415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass42,451 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,451 miles
    Test number
    107907425214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass42,393 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,393 miles
    Test number
    961576471435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass41,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    747295677888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,177 miles (+1,348)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    491196631934
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  16. Pass39,829 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    149563197216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,486 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,486 miles
    Test number
    597355396817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass37,058 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    243237927986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,990 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,990 miles
    Test number
    251075895231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,172 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    625905164217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,174 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    545685773255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass26,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    646425173220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 LYS

Does L3 LYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LYS is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LYS?
The MOT on L3 LYS is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LYS done?
L3 LYS was recorded at 54,745 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,203 miles a year.
Has L3 LYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LYS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 LYS 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 LYS find?
L3 LYS passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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