Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc
L16 BVYMOT history
L16 BVY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 190,048 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,104 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 BVY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 BVY was last recorded at 190,048 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 17,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,784 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,264 miles
- Average per year
- 9,104 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,048 miles
- 2025 – 172,784 miles
- 2024 – 163,676 miles
- 2023 – 155,003 miles
- 2022 – 147,663 miles
- 2021 – 141,776 miles
- 2020 – 136,040 miles
- 2019 – 128,978 miles
- 2018 – 117,771 miles
- 2017 – 110,537 miles
- 2016 – 101,276 miles
- 2015 – 95,016 miles
- 2014 – 84,244 miles
- 2013 – 72,331 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,048 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,048 miles (+17,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 190,048 miles
- Test number
- 446238366527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,784 miles (+9,108)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 172,784 miles
- Test number
- 800862426307
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,676 miles (+266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 163,676 miles
- Test number
- 338921720832
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail163,410 miles (+8,407)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,410 miles
- Test number
- 522108739999
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS loom (4.11 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass155,003 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 155,003 miles
- Test number
- 755695002876
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail155,002 miles (+7,339)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,002 miles
- Test number
- 142620478916
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass147,663 miles (+5,887)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 147,663 miles
- Test number
- 949118541334
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass141,776 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 141,776 miles
- Test number
- 131068837025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,776 miles (+5,736)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,776 miles
- Test number
- 360216319889
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,040 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 136,040 miles
- Test number
- 916275354297
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail136,040 miles (+7,062)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,040 miles
- Test number
- 142523716023
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass128,978 miles (+11,207)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 128,978 miles
- Test number
- 366846513237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass117,771 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 117,771 miles
- Test number
- 386803629496
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))
Fail117,757 miles (+7,220)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,757 miles
- Test number
- 207539032737
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))
Pass110,537 miles (+9,261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 110,537 miles
- Test number
- 368045285425
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass101,276 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 101,276 miles
- Test number
- 260464444314
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail101,276 miles (+6,260)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,276 miles
- Test number
- 844550158831
- FailureItems removed from drivers view prior to test
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass95,016 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 95,016 miles
- Test number
- 289438295477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail95,016 miles (+10,772)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,016 miles
- Test number
- 319678795157
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,244 miles (+11,913)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 84,244 miles
- Test number
- 499355704299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions to clean to take a reading no print out
Pass72,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,331 miles
- Test number
- 346746903206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 BVY
- Does L16 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BVY is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 BVY?
- The MOT on L16 BVY is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 BVY done?
- L16 BVY was recorded at 190,048 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 9,104 miles a year.
- Has L16 BVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 BVY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 BVY 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 BVY find?
- L16 BVY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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