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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L16 TRJMOT history

L16 TRJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L16 TRJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,531 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TRJ was last recorded at 71,531 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 9,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,149 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,382 miles
Average per year
3,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,531 miles
  • 2024 – 62,149 miles
  • 2023 – 59,152 miles
  • 2022 – 56,685 miles
  • 2021 – 54,231 miles
  • 2020 – 52,773 miles
  • 2019 – 50,141 miles
  • 2018 – 45,665 miles
  • 2017 – 41,065 miles
  • 2016 – 35,973 miles
  • 2015 – 31,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,531 miles (+9,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,531 miles
    Test number
    975088784963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass62,149 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    299025575572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,777 miles (+2,625)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    686515279540
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass59,152 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    282020173454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,685 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    591405021735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,231 miles (+1,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,231 miles
    Test number
    313249656177
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass52,773 miles (+2,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    177197314477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass50,141 miles (+4,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,141 miles
    Test number
    391384230173
    • 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))
  9. Pass45,665 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    180459719338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,065 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    740023564179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,973 miles (+4,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    711640335242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass31,765 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    757873923544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,567 miles
    Test number
    746809465087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 TRJ

Does L16 TRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TRJ is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 TRJ?
The MOT on L16 TRJ is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TRJ done?
L16 TRJ was recorded at 71,531 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,821 miles a year.
Has L16 TRJ ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 TRJ has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 TRJ 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 TRJ find?
L16 TRJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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