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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L60 DHYMOT history

L60 DHY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L60 DHY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,556 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L60 DHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L60 DHY was last recorded at 145,556 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,952 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,604 miles
Average per year
8,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,556 miles
  • 2024 – 141,952 miles
  • 2023 – 134,933 miles
  • 2022 – 126,786 miles
  • 2021 – 120,660 miles
  • 2020 – 114,252 miles
  • 2019 – 106,951 miles
  • 2018 – 99,168 miles
  • 2017 – 86,710 miles
  • 2016 – 71,176 miles
  • 2015 – 63,712 miles
  • 2014 – 56,107 miles
  • 2013 – 48,921 miles
  • 2012 – 40,444 miles
  • 2011 – 29,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,556 miles
  • AdvisoryEmission is too clean to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Both front lower arm ball joint covers are perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres are worn to 3mm and worn smooth on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,556 miles (+3,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,556 miles
    Test number
    641042981289
    • AdvisoryEmission is too clean to test
  2. Pass141,952 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,952 miles
    Test number
    237163631127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,933 miles (+8,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,933 miles
    Test number
    720462412107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass126,786 miles (+6,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    570404399588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission is too clean to test
  5. Pass120,660 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,660 miles
    Test number
    995356565847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,252 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,252 miles
    Test number
    100580271572
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail114,252 miles (+7,301)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,252 miles
    Test number
    642732638096
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass106,951 miles (+7,783)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,951 miles
    Test number
    866376371173
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass99,168 miles (+12,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,168 miles
    Test number
    322324759175
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs lipped and corroded
  10. Pass86,710 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,710 miles
    Test number
    678475995282
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm ball joint covers are perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn to 3mm and worn smooth on the inner edge
  11. Fail86,502 miles (+15,326)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    192920215111
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm ball joint covers are perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn to 3mm and worn smooth on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to the nearside rear seat
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads appear to be very low
  12. Pass71,176 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    854421252542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,712 miles
    Test number
    574816225774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,712 miles (+7,605)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,712 miles
    Test number
    471965966803
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)
  15. Pass56,107 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    309752004343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,921 miles (+8,477)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,921 miles
    Test number
    197598603336
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRemoved items from interior mirror
  17. Pass40,444 miles (+10,854)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,444 miles
    Test number
    146496992231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass29,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,590 miles
    Test number
    605314991268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L60 DHY

Does L60 DHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L60 DHY is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L60 DHY?
The MOT on L60 DHY is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L60 DHY done?
L60 DHY was recorded at 145,556 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 8,199 miles a year.
Has L60 DHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L60 DHY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L60 DHY 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 L60 DHY find?
L60 DHY passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: emission is too clean to test.

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