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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L16 BRUMOT history

L16 BRU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L16 BRU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,098 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BRU was last recorded at 143,098 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 10,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,493 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,605 miles
Average per year
9,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,098 miles
  • 2025 – 132,493 miles
  • 2024 – 124,804 miles
  • 2023 – 117,118 miles
  • 2022 – 108,039 miles
  • 2021 – 97,214 miles
  • 2020 – 84,122 miles
  • 2019 – 71,313 miles
  • 2018 – 59,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,098 miles
    Test number
    600681429323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,098 miles (+10,605)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,098 miles
    Test number
    311284011733
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass132,493 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    178724300893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,492 miles (+7,688)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    320690458687
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass124,804 miles (+7,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,804 miles
    Test number
    677216189997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,118 miles (+9,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,118 miles
    Test number
    187763898265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass108,039 miles (+10,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    514786670846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass97,214 miles (+13,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    550944793646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,122 miles (+12,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,122 miles
    Test number
    749116357443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass71,313 miles (+11,919)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    758794726890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    484925235015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail59,394 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    408996447362
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 BRU

Does L16 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BRU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BRU?
The MOT on L16 BRU is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BRU done?
L16 BRU was recorded at 143,098 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 9,991 miles a year.
Has L16 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BRU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 BRU 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 BRU find?
L16 BRU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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