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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

L5 FYUMOT history

L5 FYU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L5 FYU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,519 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FYU was last recorded at 94,519 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 10,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,508 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,011 miles
Average per year
6,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,519 miles
  • 2025 – 84,508 miles
  • 2024 – 75,003 miles
  • 2023 – 68,906 miles
  • 2022 – 60,754 miles
  • 2021 – 56,931 miles
  • 2020 – 53,752 miles
  • 2019 – 48,182 miles
  • 2018 – 47,740 miles
  • 2017 – 44,924 miles
  • 2016 – 40,531 miles
  • 2015 – 32,787 miles
  • 2014 – 24,110 miles
  • 2013 – 15,574 miles
  • 2012 – 7,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,519 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,519 miles (+10,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,519 miles
    Test number
    960420516171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass84,508 miles (+9,505)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,508 miles
    Test number
    231299805960
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - Also Cracked/Perished + Stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass75,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    139745916971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,003 miles (+6,097)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    553984807357
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,906 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    952467647736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,754 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,754 miles
    Test number
    785139718515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,931 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,931 miles
    Test number
    272817985339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,752 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    53,752 miles
    Test number
    963192609694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,182 miles (+442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    681253217418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass47,740 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    584848829091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,924 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    866135923612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,531 miles (+7,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,531 miles
    Test number
    774320709883
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread
  13. Pass32,787 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,787 miles
    Test number
    902977966641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,110 miles (+8,536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,110 miles
    Test number
    365714144401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,574 miles (+7,609)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,574 miles
    Test number
    267501943223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass7,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    7,965 miles
    Test number
    357763942262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FYU

Does L5 FYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FYU is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FYU?
The MOT on L5 FYU is valid until 15 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 FYU done?
L5 FYU was recorded at 94,519 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,242 miles a year.
Has L5 FYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FYU has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 FYU 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 FYU find?
L5 FYU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm; oil leak, but not excessive.

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