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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L16 CYYMOT history

L16 CYY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L16 CYY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,117 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 CYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 CYY was last recorded at 71,117 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 8,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,510 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,607 miles
Average per year
4,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,117 miles
  • 2025 – 62,510 miles
  • 2024 – 56,173 miles
  • 2023 – 54,582 miles
  • 2022 – 47,521 miles
  • 2021 – 41,569 miles
  • 2020 – 35,463 miles
  • 2019 – 32,046 miles
  • 2018 – 28,849 miles
  • 2017 – 26,030 miles
  • 2016 – 22,331 miles
  • 2015 – 18,439 miles
  • 2014 – 13,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,117 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,117 miles (+8,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    914857428460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,510 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    649846101559
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.4mm / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail62,510 miles (+6,337)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    102769792641
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.4mm / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,173 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    904304824507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,582 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,582 miles
    Test number
    199861808611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,581 miles (+7,060)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,581 miles
    Test number
    692041444374
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass47,521 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    130645284108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,569 miles (+6,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,569 miles
    Test number
    970801922954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass35,463 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,463 miles
    Test number
    608611449423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass32,046 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,046 miles
    Test number
    147294057670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,849 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    574732287290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,030 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,030 miles
    Test number
    222434953008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    462000032210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,331 miles (+3,892)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    613846549691
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Fail18,439 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,439 miles
    Test number
    338944105258
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of stepped tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of stepped tread

  16. Pass18,439 miles (+4,706)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    18,439 miles
    Test number
    395604605297
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of stepped tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of stepped tread

  17. Pass13,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    13,733 miles
    Test number
    425445804253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 CYY

Does L16 CYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 CYY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 CYY?
The MOT on L16 CYY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 CYY done?
L16 CYY was recorded at 71,117 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
Has L16 CYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 CYY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 CYY 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 CYY find?
L16 CYY passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes.

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