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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L3 YYMMOT history

L3 YYM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

L3 YYM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,788 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YYM was last recorded at 133,788 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,650 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
7,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,788 miles
  • 2025 – 133,650 miles
  • 2024 – 132,061 miles
  • 2023 – 130,601 miles
  • 2022 – 127,329 miles
  • 2021 – 120,932 miles
  • 2020 – 115,745 miles
  • 2019 – 110,232 miles
  • 2018 – 101,237 miles
  • 2017 – 90,654 miles
  • 2016 – 82,090 miles
  • 2015 – 72,023 miles
  • 2014 – 62,801 miles
  • 2013 – 47,924 miles
  • 2012 – 32,332 miles
  • 2011 – 17,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,788 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,788 miles (+138)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,788 miles
    Test number
    120989301542
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,650 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    699538323800
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail133,650 miles (+1,589)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    949255794112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass132,061 miles (+1,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,061 miles
    Test number
    460490665770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,601 miles (+3,272)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,601 miles
    Test number
    660642401685
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,329 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,329 miles
    Test number
    451521834999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,932 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    316721195698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    270096989930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,745 miles (+5,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    407181476187
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass110,232 miles (+8,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    488264808431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  11. Pass101,237 miles (+10,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    398850095375
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,654 miles (+169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,654 miles
    Test number
    621796073465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail90,485 miles (+8,395)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,485 miles
    Test number
    973369058277
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass82,090 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,090 miles
    Test number
    789809161939
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail81,842 miles (+9,819)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    343991283976
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass72,023 miles (+9,222)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,023 miles
    Test number
    826118275190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,801 miles (+14,877)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    589716754127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  18. Pass47,924 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    689988763136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is deteriorated & cracked .

  19. Fail47,924 miles (+15,592)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    857118063175
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is deteriorated & cracked .

  20. Pass32,332 miles (+14,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    729459072180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,435 miles
    Test number
    549358221250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YYM

Does L3 YYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YYM is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 YYM?
The MOT on L3 YYM is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YYM done?
L3 YYM was recorded at 133,788 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,793 miles a year.
Has L3 YYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YYM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 YYM 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 YYM find?
L3 YYM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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