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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 2,792 cc

L73 HYLMOT history

L73 HYL is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L73 HYL purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,057 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L73 HYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L73 HYL was last recorded at 119,057 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,193 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
864 miles
Average per year
1,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,057 miles
  • 2021 – 118,193 miles
  • 2019 – 117,016 miles
  • 2018 – 114,319 miles
  • 2017 – 111,451 miles
  • 2016 – 111,156 miles
  • 2010 – 106,023 miles
  • 2008 – 99,916 miles
  • 2007 – 94,130 miles
  • 2006 – 86,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,057 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,057 miles (+864)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,057 miles
    Test number
    991618598435
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    521481312762
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail118,193 miles (+1,177)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    451120060782
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass117,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    114876308110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,016 miles (+2,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    188335125475
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,319 miles
    Test number
    124456472917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,319 miles (+2,868)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,319 miles
    Test number
    460834709748
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass111,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    352062837761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,451 miles (+295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    966339590853
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass111,156 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,156 miles
    Test number
    410847924951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,151 miles (+5,128)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,151 miles
    Test number
    747765006864
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass106,023 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    106,023 miles
    Test number
    183037190460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    99,916 miles
    Test number
    492554338423
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail99,916 miles (+5,786)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,916 miles
    Test number
    834544238315
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass94,130 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    94,130 miles
    Test number
    794408037361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    712246226329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,832 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    113346326335
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about L73 HYL

Does L73 HYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L73 HYL is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L73 HYL?
The MOT on L73 HYL is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L73 HYL done?
L73 HYL was recorded at 119,057 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,671 miles a year.
Has L73 HYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L73 HYL has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L73 HYL 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 L73 HYL find?
L73 HYL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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