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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L16 ACXMOT history

L16 ACX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L16 ACX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,202 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ACX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ACX was last recorded at 111,202 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,201 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,202 miles
  • 2025 – 101,122 miles
  • 2024 – 90,337 miles
  • 2023 – 82,014 miles
  • 2022 – 73,251 miles
  • 2021 – 67,644 miles
  • 2020 – 65,273 miles
  • 2019 – 58,864 miles
  • 2018 – 52,109 miles
  • 2017 – 46,264 miles
  • 2016 – 38,803 miles
  • 2015 – 25,098 miles
  • 2014 – 19,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,202 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,202 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,202 miles
    Test number
    347921325378
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail111,201 miles (+10,079)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,201 miles
    Test number
    285559712424
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass101,122 miles (+10,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,122 miles
    Test number
    381692717411
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass90,337 miles (+8,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,337 miles
    Test number
    517566883072
    • AdvisoryBot front shocks damp
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres edges worn, inner edge worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear lower suspension arms corroded

  5. Pass82,014 miles (+8,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    156200642235
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks damp
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks damp
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  6. Pass73,251 miles (+5,607)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    700471638471
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Shock Damp
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Edges Worn And Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock Damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Edges Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Inner Edge Worn Low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn Low On Legal Limit

  7. Pass67,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    773656056519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,644 miles (+2,371)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    790020543873
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,273 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,273 miles
    Test number
    410896789404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,864 miles (+6,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    761224382427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass52,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    310745029928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,109 miles (+5,845)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    346479438006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass46,264 miles (+6,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    312292417784
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  14. Pass39,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    606380913132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,591 miles (+788)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    468583018328
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,803 miles (+13,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    903734931238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass25,098 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    661518981795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,005 miles
    Test number
    385794774208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ACX

Does L16 ACX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ACX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ACX?
The MOT on L16 ACX is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ACX done?
L16 ACX was recorded at 111,202 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
Has L16 ACX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ACX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 ACX 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 L16 ACX find?
L16 ACX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s o/s; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear service brake grabbing slightly, and 1 more.

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