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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L16 BUNMOT history

L16 BUN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L16 BUN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,000 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BUN was last recorded at 102,000 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,610 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,390 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,000 miles
  • 2025 – 98,610 miles
  • 2024 – 96,705 miles
  • 2023 – 95,076 miles
  • 2022 – 93,138 miles
  • 2020 – 91,271 miles
  • 2019 – 89,001 miles
  • 2018 – 86,589 miles
  • 2017 – 83,243 miles
  • 2016 – 80,554 miles
  • 2015 – 78,305 miles
  • 2014 – 75,822 miles
  • 2013 – 74,077 miles
  • 2012 – 71,308 miles
  • 2011 – 69,375 miles
  • 2010 – 66,643 miles
  • 2009 – 64,556 miles
  • 2008 – 61,790 miles
  • 2007 – 58,465 miles
  • 2006 – 50,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    434026748116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,000 miles (+3,390)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    565836595589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  3. Pass98,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    751707291175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,610 miles (+1,905)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    553771089166
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass96,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,705 miles
    Test number
    409391277581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,705 miles (+1,629)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,705 miles
    Test number
    849861634001
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass95,076 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    920161924329
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass93,138 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,138 miles
    Test number
    991099707557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,271 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    574990382441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,001 miles (+2,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,001 miles
    Test number
    391492665652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F/ TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS A SLIGHT PLAY
  11. Pass86,589 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    910821558645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,243 miles (+2,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    839563607540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass80,554 miles (+2,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    935229161938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre bulge
  14. Pass78,305 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,305 miles
    Test number
    115480385120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,822 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    596038774106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,077 miles (+2,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    385202783196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R/ TYRE SIDE WALLS CUT
  17. Pass71,308 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,308 miles
    Test number
    287553272461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,375 miles (+2,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    885925771136
    • NoteBrake flexi hoses slightly cracked
  19. Pass66,643 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    970273280165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,556 miles (+2,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,556 miles
    Test number
    930359559103
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass61,790 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    861516268012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    783728767003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,465 miles (+8,273)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    552148267095
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
  24. Fail50,192 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,192 miles
    Test number
    450951156039
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  25. Pass50,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,192 miles
    Test number
    780831156094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 BUN

Does L16 BUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BUN is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BUN?
The MOT on L16 BUN is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BUN done?
L16 BUN was recorded at 102,000 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has L16 BUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BUN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 BUN 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 BUN find?
L16 BUN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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