Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,984 cc
L16 HPEMOT history
L16 HPE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,885 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 88,885 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,642 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 HPE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 12 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 HPE was last recorded at 88,885 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 8,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,563 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,322 miles
- Average per year
- 7,642 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,885 miles
- 2025 – 80,563 miles
- 2024 – 77,647 miles
- 2023 – 68,432 miles
- 2022 – 64,188 miles
- 2021 – 57,542 miles
- 2020 – 56,205 miles
- 2019 – 45,429 miles
- 2018 – 25,735 miles
- 2017 – 21,771 miles
- 2016 – 16,096 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,885 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,885 miles (+8,322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 88,885 miles
- Test number
- 178555891355
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 80,563 miles
- Test number
- 391828701090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,563 miles (+2,916)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,563 miles
- Test number
- 727753282553
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Pass77,647 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 77,647 miles
- Test number
- 451163407506
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail77,645 miles (+9,213)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,645 miles
- Test number
- 400057123796
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,432 miles (+4,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 68,432 miles
- Test number
- 245299550953
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,188 miles (+6,646)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 64,188 miles
- Test number
- 283922072999
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,542 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 57,542 miles
- Test number
- 406093620721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,541 miles (+1,336)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,541 miles
- Test number
- 650144812458
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,205 miles (+10,776)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 56,205 miles
- Test number
- 829551700762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,429 miles (+19,694)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 45,429 miles
- Test number
- 470354011638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,735 miles (+3,964)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 25,735 miles
- Test number
- 349241243426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,771 miles (+5,675)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 21,771 miles
- Test number
- 138792666141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 16,096 miles
- Test number
- 135082811564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 HPE
- Does L16 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 HPE is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 HPE?
- The MOT on L16 HPE is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 HPE done?
- L16 HPE was recorded at 88,885 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,642 miles a year.
- Has L16 HPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 HPE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 HPE 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 HPE find?
- L16 HPE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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