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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L3 XYDMOT history

L3 XYD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L3 XYD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,260 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XYD was last recorded at 82,260 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,392 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,868 miles
Average per year
5,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,260 miles
  • 2025 – 76,392 miles
  • 2024 – 71,453 miles
  • 2023 – 65,727 miles
  • 2022 – 59,211 miles
  • 2021 – 51,669 miles
  • 2020 – 47,465 miles
  • 2019 – 42,540 miles
  • 2018 – 38,560 miles
  • 2017 – 33,700 miles
  • 2016 – 27,908 miles
  • 2015 – 23,277 miles
  • 2014 – 18,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front wipers slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    148183470813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail82,254 miles (+5,862)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,254 miles
    Test number
    121555132726
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass76,392 miles (+4,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    875062980498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass71,453 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    125782207516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,727 miles (+6,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    649988356350
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  6. Pass59,211 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    710154519083
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail59,211 miles (+7,542)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    425155752860
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass51,669 miles (+4,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,669 miles
    Test number
    964747109870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,465 miles (+4,925)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,465 miles
    Test number
    709436088926
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass42,540 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,540 miles
    Test number
    863067066262
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass38,560 miles (+4,860)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    941490713385
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper slightly worn

  12. Pass33,700 miles (+5,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,700 miles
    Test number
    504726155221
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryRear tyres smearing

  13. Pass27,908 miles (+4,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,908 miles
    Test number
    217167260442
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate loose on o/s
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have cracks
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn

  14. Pass23,277 miles (+4,369)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,277 miles
    Test number
    875620065171
    • NoteBrakes low
    • NoteEmissions to clean to take reading
    • NoteRear tyres + osf tyres cracked
    • NoteWipers poor

  15. Pass18,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,908 miles
    Test number
    759332064159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,904 miles4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,904 miles
    Test number
    269112764169
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked.
    • NoteRear tyres cracked.
    • NoteRear wiper blade smearing.

Questions about L3 XYD

Does L3 XYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XYD is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XYD?
The MOT on L3 XYD is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XYD done?
L3 XYD was recorded at 82,260 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,250 miles a year.
Has L3 XYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XYD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 XYD 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 XYD find?
L3 XYD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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