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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,200 cc

L16 ALXMOT history

L16 ALX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L16 ALX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,369 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ALX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ALX was last recorded at 70,369 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,946 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,423 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,369 miles
  • 2024 – 66,946 miles
  • 2023 – 63,418 miles
  • 2022 – 59,268 miles
  • 2021 – 54,969 miles
  • 2020 – 52,537 miles
  • 2019 – 50,982 miles
  • 2018 – 48,910 miles
  • 2017 – 44,718 miles
  • 2016 – 43,006 miles
  • 2015 – 40,801 miles
  • 2014 – 38,601 miles
  • 2013 – 36,009 miles
  • 2012 – 33,700 miles
  • 2011 – 31,396 miles
  • 2010 – 29,301 miles
  • 2009 – 25,914 miles
  • 2008 – 22,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,369 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,369 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    419413233237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,946 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    204142122723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,418 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,418 miles
    Test number
    703392174765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,268 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    120557157647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,969 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    419308205183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,537 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,537 miles
    Test number
    992309243403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,982 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    391613833876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,910 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    336904510490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,718 miles
    Test number
    799431617326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,718 miles (+1,712)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,718 miles
    Test number
    479588659982
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  11. Pass43,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,006 miles
    Test number
    677460219307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,006 miles (+2,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,006 miles
    Test number
    948903002322
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass40,801 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    795349774700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,601 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,601 miles
    Test number
    369256424373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,009 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,009 miles
    Test number
    636341233311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,700 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,700 miles
    Test number
    377688722356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,396 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,396 miles
    Test number
    138176411385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,301 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    520317420394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,914 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,914 miles
    Test number
    402067729371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,823 miles
    Test number
    800113028333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ALX

Does L16 ALX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ALX is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 ALX?
The MOT on L16 ALX is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ALX done?
L16 ALX was recorded at 70,369 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has L16 ALX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ALX has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on L16 ALX 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 ALX find?
L16 ALX passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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