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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,984 cc

L77 LAYMOT history

L77 LAY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L77 LAY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,217 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 LAY was last recorded at 98,217 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,100 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,117 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,217 miles
  • 2025 – 97,100 miles
  • 2024 – 96,246 miles
  • 2023 – 94,790 miles
  • 2022 – 93,294 miles
  • 2021 – 89,570 miles
  • 2020 – 85,766 miles
  • 2019 – 79,041 miles
  • 2018 – 78,993 miles
  • 2017 – 78,545 miles
  • 2016 – 48,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,217 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Parking brake low effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,217 miles (+1,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    132172247908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,100 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,100 miles
    Test number
    216090030919
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail97,100 miles (+854)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,100 miles
    Test number
    450928373465
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,246 miles (+1,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,246 miles
    Test number
    681496271231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass94,790 miles (+1,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    621802101465
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass93,294 miles (+3,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    728487823179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  7. Pass89,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    301595642135
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated, all pads visually checked and in good condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning sensor wire snapped / incomplete.
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake low effort

  8. Fail89,570 miles (+3,804)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    425501182345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated, all pads visually checked and in good condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning sensor wire snapped / incomplete.
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake low effort

  9. Pass85,766 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,766 miles
    Test number
    867259422711
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,041 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    770430924075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,993 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    708933583396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,545 miles (+30,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,545 miles
    Test number
    410691411421
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts in side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has multiple cuts in sidewall

  13. Pass48,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,348 miles
    Test number
    886344512120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L77 LAY

Does L77 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 LAY is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 LAY?
The MOT on L77 LAY is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 LAY done?
L77 LAY was recorded at 98,217 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has L77 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 LAY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 LAY 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 L77 LAY find?
L77 LAY passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. 225/40/18; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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