
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.

- 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
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.
- 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))
Full MOT history
10 tests since 10 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass83,519 miles (+9,248)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 83,519 miles
- Test number
- 986001294854
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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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