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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L70 TFYMOT history

L70 TFY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L70 TFY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,721 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 TFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 TFY was last recorded at 95,721 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 4,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,115 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,606 miles
Average per year
5,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,721 miles
  • 2025 – 91,115 miles
  • 2024 – 87,036 miles
  • 2023 – 83,939 miles
  • 2022 – 79,212 miles
  • 2020 – 70,498 miles
  • 2019 – 61,418 miles
  • 2018 – 54,672 miles
  • 2017 – 49,948 miles
  • 2016 – 40,719 miles
  • 2015 – 30,038 miles
  • 2014 – 21,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,721 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,721 miles (+4,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,721 miles
    Test number
    823822706859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass91,115 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,115 miles
    Test number
    151820403770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,036 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,036 miles
    Test number
    676821227100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,939 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    949756053527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    364209365198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,212 miles (+8,714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    585834625178
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass70,498 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    634040549939
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake close to minimum requirement attention may be required

  8. Fail70,498 miles (+9,080)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    728520660532
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake close to minimum requirement attention may be required

  9. Pass61,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    244165363598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail61,418 miles (+6,746)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    988348000233
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions are to clean too test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass54,672 miles (+4,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    382276153081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass49,948 miles (+9,229)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    444561748409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,719 miles (+10,681)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,719 miles
    Test number
    516085948547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,038 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,038 miles
    Test number
    108072265076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,737 miles
    Test number
    429512964024
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail21,737 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,737 miles
    Test number
    185662464451
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about L70 TFY

Does L70 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 TFY is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 TFY?
The MOT on L70 TFY is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 TFY done?
L70 TFY was recorded at 95,721 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,943 miles a year.
Has L70 TFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 TFY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 TFY 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 L70 TFY find?
L70 TFY passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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