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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L16 GLAMOT history

L16 GLA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 13 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L16 GLA silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
98,777 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GLA was last recorded at 98,777 miles on 1 May 2026, 5,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,972 miles · 5 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,805 miles
Average per year
8,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,777 miles
  • 2025 – 92,972 miles
  • 2024 – 87,960 miles
  • 2023 – 83,519 miles
  • 2022 – 74,271 miles
  • 2021 – 62,399 miles
  • 2020 – 55,561 miles
  • 2019 – 44,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,777 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed placed on passenger seat
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,777 miles (+5,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,777 miles
    Test number
    719973422325
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed placed on passenger seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass92,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    689672054511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail92,972 miles (+5,012)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    264452241028
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass87,960 miles (+4,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,960 miles
    Test number
    847933488428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass83,519 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,519 miles
    Test number
    986001294854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    271415988535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail74,271 miles (+11,872)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    150766154377
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass62,399 miles (+6,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    242031274807
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass55,561 miles (+11,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    693093215134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass44,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    537518449398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 GLA

Does L16 GLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GLA is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 GLA?
The MOT on L16 GLA is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 GLA done?
L16 GLA was recorded at 98,777 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,029 miles a year.
Has L16 GLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GLA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 GLA 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 GLA find?
L16 GLA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: central front items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed placed on passenger seat; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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