Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc
L5 EYBMOT history
L5 EYB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 117,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 117,356 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 EYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 21 Jul 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 EYB was last recorded at 117,356 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 9,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,294 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,062 miles
- Average per year
- 8,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,356 miles
- 2025 – 108,294 miles
- 2024 – 96,879 miles
- 2023 – 89,571 miles
- 2022 – 74,751 miles
- 2021 – 67,135 miles
- 2020 – 65,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,356 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
10 tests since 13 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,356 miles (+9,062)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 117,356 miles
- Test number
- 323426992624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,294 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 108,294 miles
- Test number
- 354310605636
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail108,294 miles (+11,415)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,294 miles
- Test number
- 708133278469
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,879 miles (+7,308)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 96,879 miles
- Test number
- 953633706813
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,571 miles (+14,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 89,571 miles
- Test number
- 998107550190
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,751 miles (+7,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 74,751 miles
- Test number
- 817195817500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,135 miles (+2,031)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 67,135 miles
- Test number
- 559679780053
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,104 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 65,104 miles
- Test number
- 588625576637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail65,102 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,102 miles
- Test number
- 764480189641
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 982341647037
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about L5 EYB
- Does L5 EYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EYB is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 EYB?
- The MOT on L5 EYB is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 EYB done?
- L5 EYB was recorded at 117,356 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 8,727 miles a year.
- Has L5 EYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 EYB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 EYB 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 EYB find?
- L5 EYB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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