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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L4 YYPMOT history

L4 YYP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L4 YYP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,726 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 YYP was last recorded at 115,726 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,237 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,489 miles
Average per year
6,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,726 miles
  • 2024 – 111,237 miles
  • 2023 – 104,606 miles
  • 2021 – 97,230 miles
  • 2020 – 89,162 miles
  • 2019 – 78,547 miles
  • 2018 – 65,735 miles
  • 2017 – 60,926 miles
  • 2016 – 53,881 miles
  • 2015 – 46,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,726 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,726 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,726 miles
    Test number
    290225076997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,237 miles (+3,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,237 miles
    Test number
    183853474115
    • AdvisoryFront o/side coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryFront o/side tyre worn inner edge

  3. Pass107,444 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    731169572364
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail107,444 miles (+2,838)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    200665482816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass104,606 miles (+7,376)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,606 miles
    Test number
    782344170868
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,230 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    187148064535
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

  7. Fail97,230 miles (+8,068)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    739595747077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

  8. Pass89,162 miles (+10,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    917964387554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass78,547 miles (+12,812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    895558123792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    270248822308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,735 miles (+4,809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    912758780609
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass60,926 miles (+7,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    105154568155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass53,881 miles (+7,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,881 miles
    Test number
    205801169826
    • 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)

  14. Pass46,662 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    504510982398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    875654775134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 YYP

Does L4 YYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YYP is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 YYP?
The MOT on L4 YYP is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 YYP done?
L4 YYP was recorded at 115,726 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,787 miles a year.
Has L4 YYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YYP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 YYP 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 L4 YYP find?
L4 YYP passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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