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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L16 CFSMOT history

L16 CFS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

L16 CFS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
180,004 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 CFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 CFS was last recorded at 180,004 miles on 21 May 2025, 4,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,307 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,697 miles
Average per year
9,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,004 miles
  • 2024 – 175,307 miles
  • 2023 – 170,451 miles
  • 2022 – 165,209 miles
  • 2021 – 159,930 miles
  • 2020 – 156,890 miles
  • 2019 – 145,808 miles
  • 2018 – 132,763 miles
  • 2016 – 108,347 miles
  • 2015 – 95,485 miles
  • 2014 – 79,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,004 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joiner (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,004 miles (+4,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,004 miles
    Test number
    615990010078
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joiner (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass175,307 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    175,307 miles
    Test number
    609992528116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail175,287 miles (+4,836)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,287 miles
    Test number
    244157296071
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass170,451 miles (+5,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,451 miles
    Test number
    929834411854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass165,209 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    165,209 miles
    Test number
    687122408956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,930 miles (+3,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    159,930 miles
    Test number
    879110965802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,890 miles (+11,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,890 miles
    Test number
    100826929845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass145,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,808 miles
    Test number
    828963666981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,808 miles (+13,045)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,808 miles
    Test number
    106465423238
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass132,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,763 miles
    Test number
    867279669493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass194,551 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    194,551 km
    Test number
    378763238102
    • 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)

  12. Fail194,551 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,551 km
    Test number
    323034379312
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

  13. Pass108,347 miles (+12,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,347 miles
    Test number
    724557863942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass95,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,485 miles
    Test number
    287013575109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,485 miles (+15,872)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,485 miles
    Test number
    999193575133
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass79,613 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,613 miles
    Test number
    578578874122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

Questions about L16 CFS

Does L16 CFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 CFS expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 CFS?
The MOT on L16 CFS expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 CFS done?
L16 CFS was recorded at 180,004 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 9,211 miles a year.
Has L16 CFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 CFS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 CFS 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 CFS find?
L16 CFS passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joiner; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16, and 1 more.

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