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Volkswagen Golf Life TSI

Grey · Petrol · 2020 · 1,498 cc

V40 BLYMOT history

V40 BLY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf Life TSI first used on 17 Jul 2020. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 4 of 4 MOT tests, with 62,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

V40 BLY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,602 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
4
4 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf Life TSI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
17 Jul 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 BLY was last recorded at 62,602 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 9,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,967 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,635 miles
Average per year
9,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,602 miles
  • 2025 – 52,967 miles
  • 2024 – 43,732 miles
  • 2023 – 33,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,602 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 24 Jul 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,602 miles (+9,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    634485648927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass52,967 miles (+9,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,967 miles
    Test number
    715127263174
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sunglasses and air freshener removed from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm slightly cracked perished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass43,732 miles (+9,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    206792721600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass33,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,861 miles
    Test number
    705524866142
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about V40 BLY

Does V40 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 BLY is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 BLY?
The MOT on V40 BLY is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 BLY done?
V40 BLY was recorded at 62,602 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 9,702 miles a year.
Has V40 BLY ever failed its MOT?
No. V40 BLY has passed all 4 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V40 BLY 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 V40 BLY find?
V40 BLY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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