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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L16 LBNMOT history

L16 LBN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L16 LBN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,027 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LBN was last recorded at 113,027 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 9,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,787 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,240 miles
Average per year
8,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,027 miles
  • 2024 – 103,787 miles
  • 2023 – 94,362 miles
  • 2022 – 81,829 miles
  • 2021 – 70,298 miles
  • 2020 – 63,411 miles
  • 2019 – 58,317 miles
  • 2018 – 51,042 miles
  • 2017 – 44,795 miles
  • 2016 – 38,874 miles
  • 2015 – 31,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,027 miles (+9,240)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    898412559939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,787 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,787 miles
    Test number
    241068607844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail103,785 miles (+9,423)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,785 miles
    Test number
    839182008177
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,362 miles (+12,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,362 miles
    Test number
    658170073108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,829 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    733032171225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail81,824 miles (+11,526)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,824 miles
    Test number
    242816437438
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass70,298 miles (+6,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    660488618272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass63,411 miles (+5,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,411 miles
    Test number
    921793568651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,317 miles
    Test number
    921310532431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,317 miles (+7,275)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,317 miles
    Test number
    977770830615
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass51,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,042 miles
    Test number
    388271574281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,042 miles (+6,247)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,042 miles
    Test number
    625878688145
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass44,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    399610769675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,794 miles (+5,920)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    419901082703
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,874 miles (+7,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,874 miles
    Test number
    980888218486
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass31,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    386960635691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 LBN

Does L16 LBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LBN is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 LBN?
The MOT on L16 LBN is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 LBN done?
L16 LBN was recorded at 113,027 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,068 miles a year.
Has L16 LBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LBN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 LBN 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 LBN find?
L16 LBN passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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