Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L5 GYLMOT history
L5 GYL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 113,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 113,834 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 GYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 GYL was last recorded at 113,834 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,845 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 989 miles
- Average per year
- 5,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,834 miles
- 2024 – 112,845 miles
- 2023 – 104,140 miles
- 2022 – 99,097 miles
- 2021 – 93,656 miles
- 2020 – 90,857 miles
- 2019 – 80,360 miles
- 2018 – 75,393 miles
- 2017 – 70,304 miles
- 2016 – 64,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,834 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components have some corrosion
- AdvisoryTpms light on
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 4 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,834 miles (+989)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 113,834 miles
- Test number
- 602279688268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components have some corrosion
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass112,845 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 112,845 miles
- Test number
- 134104757721
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail112,845 miles (+8,705)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,845 miles
- Test number
- 797279879104
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,140 miles (+5,043)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 104,140 miles
- Test number
- 657334557342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass99,097 miles (+5,441)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 99,097 miles
- Test number
- 596272731150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,656 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 93,656 miles
- Test number
- 752492756010
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,655 miles (+2,798)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,655 miles
- Test number
- 373182689052
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,857 miles (+10,497)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 90,857 miles
- Test number
- 471216498783
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,360 miles (+4,967)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,360 miles
- Test number
- 484397941276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,393 miles (+5,089)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 75,393 miles
- Test number
- 641413984703
- AdvisoryAll four tyres are for snow use
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,304 miles (+6,210)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,304 miles
- Test number
- 653730514185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 64,094 miles
- Test number
- 821070446062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 GYL
- Does L5 GYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GYL is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 GYL?
- The MOT on L5 GYL is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 GYL done?
- L5 GYL was recorded at 113,834 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,210 miles a year.
- Has L5 GYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 GYL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 GYL 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 GYL find?
- L5 GYL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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