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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L16 DCJMOT history

L16 DCJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 121,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

L16 DCJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,885 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DCJ was last recorded at 121,885 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,496 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
389 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,885 miles
  • 2021 – 121,496 miles
  • 2020 – 120,833 miles
  • 2019 – 120,833 miles
  • 2018 – 120,833 miles
  • 2017 – 120,653 miles
  • 2012 – 120,499 miles
  • 2011 – 101,884 miles
  • 2010 – 77,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,885 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,885 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    250606313105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,496 miles (+663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,496 miles
    Test number
    873825672420
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass120,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,833 miles
    Test number
    829073748309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,833 miles5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,833 miles
    Test number
    717613581522
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll passenger seats and seat belts removed

  5. Pass120,833 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,833 miles
    Test number
    645942628514
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front tyres perishing

  6. Pass120,653 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,653 miles
    Test number
    803451099579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass120,499 miles (+18,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,499 miles
    Test number
    736880972291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass101,884 miles (+24,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,884 miles
    Test number
    399850781293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass77,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    401601370279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,491 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    610951470252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L16 DCJ

Does L16 DCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DCJ is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 DCJ?
The MOT on L16 DCJ is valid until 24 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 DCJ done?
L16 DCJ was recorded at 121,885 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has L16 DCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DCJ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L16 DCJ 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 DCJ find?
L16 DCJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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