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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc

LP17 BYDMOT history

LP17 BYD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 105,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LP17 BYD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,611 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP17 BYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP17 BYD was last recorded at 105,611 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 20,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,942 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
20,669 miles
Average per year
11,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,611 miles
  • 2025 – 84,942 miles
  • 2024 – 73,152 miles
  • 2023 – 59,703 miles
  • 2022 – 46,642 miles
  • 2021 – 33,696 miles
  • 2020 – 32,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,611 miles
    Test number
    989311497146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Fail105,611 miles (+20,669)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,611 miles
    Test number
    626692850961
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass84,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    129351946871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,942 miles (+11,790)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    912426617211
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass73,152 miles (+13,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,152 miles
    Test number
    790815563411
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass59,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    509581304126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail59,703 miles (+13,061)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    943841640856
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass46,642 miles (+12,946)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,642 miles
    Test number
    674696771447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
  9. Pass33,696 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,696 miles
    Test number
    508130506567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,994 miles
    Test number
    274977413105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848103541655
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about LP17 BYD

Does LP17 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP17 BYD is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP17 BYD?
The MOT on LP17 BYD is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP17 BYD done?
LP17 BYD was recorded at 105,611 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 11,974 miles a year.
Has LP17 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP17 BYD has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP17 BYD 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 LP17 BYD find?
LP17 BYD passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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