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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L90 BYYMOT history

L90 BYY is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L90 BYY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,523 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BYY was last recorded at 137,523 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 8,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,453 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,070 miles
Average per year
8,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,523 miles
  • 2025 – 129,453 miles
  • 2024 – 109,210 miles
  • 2023 – 91,742 miles
  • 2022 – 84,389 miles
  • 2021 – 80,402 miles
  • 2020 – 77,907 miles
  • 2019 – 73,259 miles
  • 2018 – 65,861 miles
  • 2017 – 52,368 miles
  • 2016 – 41,411 miles
  • 2015 – 30,963 miles
  • 2014 – 28,308 miles
  • 2013 – 23,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,523 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,523 miles
    Test number
    238405039514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail137,523 miles (+8,070)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,523 miles
    Test number
    977942695789
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,453 miles (+20,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,453 miles
    Test number
    409174081215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,210 miles (+17,468)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    929167183587
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass91,742 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    693645422917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,741 miles (+7,352)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,741 miles
    Test number
    844263962732
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,389 miles (+3,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    456896260017
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass80,402 miles (+2,495)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    923302856792
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights [0] for normal load .

  9. Pass77,907 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,907 miles
    Test number
    913359428194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,259 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    826938952248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,861 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    889228807800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,618 miles (+10,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,618 miles
    Test number
    838542890782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass52,368 miles (+10,957)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,368 miles
    Test number
    467095302882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,411 miles (+10,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,411 miles
    Test number
    276428076363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,963 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,963 miles
    Test number
    256451715488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,308 miles
    Test number
    495216344314
    • NoteToo clean to register smoke test result

  17. Fail28,308 miles (+5,223)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,308 miles
    Test number
    757856544368
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteToo clean to register smoke test result

  18. Pass23,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    758006743303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,085 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    985749033347
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L90 BYY

Does L90 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BYY is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BYY?
The MOT on L90 BYY is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BYY done?
L90 BYY was recorded at 137,523 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,954 miles a year.
Has L90 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BYY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 BYY 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 L90 BYY find?
L90 BYY passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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