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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

L5 BTYMOT history

L5 BTY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 45,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L5 BTY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
45,738 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BTY was last recorded at 45,738 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,388 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
3,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,738 miles
  • 2025 – 42,388 miles
  • 2024 – 38,726 miles
  • 2023 – 36,442 miles
  • 2022 – 31,953 miles
  • 2021 – 27,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,738 miles (+3,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    600524916605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass42,388 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,388 miles
    Test number
    254233340792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,137 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    770136269379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,726 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,726 miles
    Test number
    876081929916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,442 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    36,442 miles
    Test number
    811374087991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail36,399 miles (+4,446)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,399 miles
    Test number
    893592179140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread coming off the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread not to cords at present (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass31,953 miles (+4,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,953 miles
    Test number
    974917238679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass27,498 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,498 miles
    Test number
    202004598774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,892 miles
    Test number
    500627819727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BTY

Does L5 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BTY is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BTY?
The MOT on L5 BTY is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BTY done?
L5 BTY was recorded at 45,738 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
Has L5 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BTY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 BTY 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 L5 BTY find?
L5 BTY passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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