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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L16 RNDMOT history

L16 RND is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L16 RND black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,171 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RND was last recorded at 143,171 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 14,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,626 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,545 miles
Average per year
10,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,171 miles
  • 2025 – 128,626 miles
  • 2024 – 118,287 miles
  • 2023 – 108,841 miles
  • 2022 – 99,705 miles
  • 2021 – 90,126 miles
  • 2020 – 82,573 miles
  • 2019 – 71,762 miles
  • 2018 – 61,806 miles
  • 2017 – 50,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,171 miles
    Test number
    553542831837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,171 miles (+14,545)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,171 miles
    Test number
    199510185661
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass128,626 miles (+10,339)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,626 miles
    Test number
    537674839268
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass118,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    488175987441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail118,287 miles (+9,446)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    625999860521
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass108,841 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,841 miles
    Test number
    226558645162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail108,840 miles (+9,135)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    976247701117
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,705 miles (+9,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    233872761997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass90,126 miles (+7,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,126 miles
    Test number
    561719597215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slightly distorted
  10. Pass82,573 miles (+10,811)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    497678207930
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass71,762 miles (+9,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    198665700880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen
  12. Pass61,806 miles (+11,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,806 miles
    Test number
    747076751499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2 (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass50,636 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    838876335597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,619 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    798510529297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 RND

Does L16 RND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RND is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RND?
The MOT on L16 RND is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RND done?
L16 RND was recorded at 143,171 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,382 miles a year.
Has L16 RND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RND has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 RND 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 RND find?
L16 RND passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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