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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L16 MKPMOT history

L16 MKP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L16 MKP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,023 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MKP was last recorded at 96,023 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,575 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
448 miles
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,023 miles
  • 2024 – 95,575 miles
  • 2023 – 94,153 miles
  • 2022 – 92,855 miles
  • 2020 – 92,104 miles
  • 2019 – 91,972 miles
  • 2014 – 90,857 miles
  • 2013 – 86,784 miles
  • 2012 – 78,586 miles
  • 2011 – 70,084 miles
  • 2010 – 60,904 miles
  • 2009 – 50,574 miles
  • 2008 – 46,843 miles
  • 2007 – 35,882 miles
  • 2006 – 33,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,023 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,023 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    832021792459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,575 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,575 miles
    Test number
    845554859771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,153 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,153 miles
    Test number
    451997968415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,855 miles (+751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    409630444792
    • AdvisoryBoth outer cv gaiters loose but not leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft bolts loose
    • AdvisoryOffside inner track rod slight play
  5. Pass92,104 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,104 miles
    Test number
    797523385810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,972 miles (+1,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,972 miles
    Test number
    884874595103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass90,857 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    558171014389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass86,784 miles (+8,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    447617913480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass78,586 miles (+8,502)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    477384212334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
  10. Pass70,084 miles (+9,180)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    277410751325
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f brake backplate slightly corroded.
  11. Pass60,904 miles (+10,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,904 miles
    Test number
    162080930320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass50,574 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    411404439314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,843 miles (+10,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    214786838317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,882 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    490871907223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,851 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    861917557173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,923 miles
    Test number
    293167276450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MKP

Does L16 MKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MKP is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MKP?
The MOT on L16 MKP is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MKP done?
L16 MKP was recorded at 96,023 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has L16 MKP ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 MKP has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 MKP 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 MKP find?
L16 MKP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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