Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc
L16 RDGMOT history
L16 RDG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 154,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 154,098 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,111 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 RDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 6 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 RDG was last recorded at 154,098 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 8,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,753 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,345 miles
- Average per year
- 6,111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,098 miles
- 2025 – 145,753 miles
- 2024 – 142,022 miles
- 2023 – 135,459 miles
- 2022 – 129,239 miles
- 2021 – 124,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,098 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
7 tests since 31 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,098 miles (+8,345)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 154,098 miles
- Test number
- 617119934991
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass145,753 miles (+3,731)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 145,753 miles
- Test number
- 654679587870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,022 miles (+6,563)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 142,022 miles
- Test number
- 664604334189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,459 miles (+25)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 135,459 miles
- Test number
- 510098228856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTailgate difficult to open
Fail135,434 miles (+6,195)1 dangerous7 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,434 miles
- Test number
- 303036485246
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTailgate difficult to open
Pass129,239 miles (+5,173)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 129,239 miles
- Test number
- 853914955991
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,066 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 124,066 miles
- Test number
- 274598901256
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L16 RDG
- Does L16 RDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RDG is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 RDG?
- The MOT on L16 RDG is valid until 31 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 RDG done?
- L16 RDG was recorded at 154,098 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
- Has L16 RDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 RDG has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L16 RDG 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 RDG find?
- L16 RDG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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