Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
L70 DGYMOT history
L70 DGY is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 162,598 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,658 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 DGY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 DGY was last recorded at 162,598 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 10,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jan 2020: 119,381 miles, lower than 119,830 miles on 2 Jan 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,173 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,425 miles
- Average per year
- 7,658 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,598 miles
- 2025 – 152,173 miles
- 2024 – 141,140 miles
- 2023 – 128,604 miles
- 2022 – 127,880 miles
- 2021 – 126,077 miles
- 2020 – 119,381 miles
- 2018 – 110,237 miles
- 2017 – 94,387 miles
- 2015 – 86,587 miles
- 2014 – 80,596 miles
- 2013 – 74,684 miles
- 2012 – 68,686 miles
- 2011 – 62,307 miles
- 2010 – 51,105 miles
- 2009 – 40,507 miles
- 2008 – 29,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,598 miles
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,598 miles (+10,425)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 162,598 miles
- Test number
- 137135666431
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass152,173 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,173 miles
- Test number
- 253060066697
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,173 miles (+11,033)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,173 miles
- Test number
- 567446366254
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,140 miles (+64)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 141,140 miles
- Test number
- 546634583101
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail141,076 miles (+12,472)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,076 miles
- Test number
- 955600526912
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass128,604 miles (+724)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 128,604 miles
- Test number
- 296296189901
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,880 miles (+1,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 127,880 miles
- Test number
- 980116090745
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,077 miles (+6,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 126,077 miles
- Test number
- 228006352640
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,381 miles (-449)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,381 miles
- Test number
- 997234252384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpm light on
Fail119,830 miles (+9,593)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,830 miles
- Test number
- 545716412777
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpm light on
Pass110,237 miles (+6,264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 110,237 miles
- Test number
- 623823666381
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 103,973 miles
- Test number
- 198977075058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,973 miles (+9,586)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,973 miles
- Test number
- 402460003964
- FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass94,387 miles (+7,800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 94,387 miles
- Test number
- 360566312082
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/1.6 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/2 (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,587 miles (+5,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,587 miles
- Test number
- 354691057158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,596 miles (+5,912)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 80,596 miles
- Test number
- 906985214374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,684 miles (+5,998)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 74,684 miles
- Test number
- 309664323389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,686 miles (+6,379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 68,686 miles
- Test number
- 729085622359
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass62,307 miles (+11,202)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 62,307 miles
- Test number
- 838970921353
- NoteFront plate loose
- NoteHandbrake button
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn
- NoteRear plate deteriorated
Pass51,105 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 51,105 miles
- Test number
- 290009910323
- NoteHandbrake button missing
Fail51,102 miles (+10,595)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,102 miles
- Test number
- 513357510387
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteHandbrake button missing
Pass40,507 miles (+95)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 40,507 miles
- Test number
- 853994299202
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteTyre Warning on on dashboard
Fail40,412 miles (+10,756)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,412 miles
- Test number
- 233352099204
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteTyre Warning on on dashboard
Pass29,656 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 29,656 miles
- Test number
- 562698198295
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAdditional brake light not working.
Questions about L70 DGY
- Does L70 DGY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DGY is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 DGY?
- The MOT on L70 DGY is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 DGY done?
- L70 DGY was recorded at 162,598 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,658 miles a year.
- Has L70 DGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 DGY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L70 DGY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L70 DGY find?
- L70 DGY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.
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