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White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L16 RTXMOT history

L16 RTX is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L16 RTX white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,168 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RTX was last recorded at 95,168 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 19,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,377 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
19,791 miles
Average per year
5,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,168 miles
  • 2025 – 75,377 miles
  • 2024 – 59,881 miles
  • 2023 – 50,692 miles
  • 2022 – 44,625 miles
  • 2021 – 41,583 miles
  • 2020 – 33,142 miles
  • 2019 – 30,435 miles
  • 2018 – 28,820 miles
  • 2017 – 27,554 miles
  • 2016 – 25,536 miles
  • 2015 – 23,226 miles
  • 2014 – 20,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front number plate is cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    507047153369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail95,168 miles (+19,791)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    168480970977
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass75,377 miles (+15,496)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    647532048056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    498900387772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked

  5. Fail59,881 miles (+9,189)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    664772316822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 91h (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65r15 91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and pads are wearing low this side as well (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked

  6. Pass50,692 miles (+6,067)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    386671953466
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass44,625 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    917969089440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    755067325864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,583 miles (+8,441)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    686646042233
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  10. Pass33,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    33,142 miles
    Test number
    794055463647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,141 miles (+2,706)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,141 miles
    Test number
    715918219496
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass30,435 miles (+1,615)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,435 miles
    Test number
    695207250105
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass28,820 miles (+1,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,820 miles
    Test number
    773587683992
    • AdvisoryFront nearside offside tyres wear inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass27,554 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,554 miles
    Test number
    895841774652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass25,536 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,536 miles
    Test number
    229906624020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,226 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    777460435076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,671 miles
    Test number
    985401134014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RTX

Does L16 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RTX is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RTX?
The MOT on L16 RTX is valid until 15 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 RTX done?
L16 RTX was recorded at 95,168 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,982 miles a year.
Has L16 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RTX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 RTX 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 RTX find?
L16 RTX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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