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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L16 WSOMOT history

L16 WSO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

L16 WSO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
176,702 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 WSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 WSO was last recorded at 176,702 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,686 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,016 miles
Average per year
8,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,702 miles
  • 2023 – 173,686 miles
  • 2022 – 169,887 miles
  • 2020 – 167,252 miles
  • 2018 – 162,416 miles
  • 2017 – 131,838 miles
  • 2015 – 119,389 miles
  • 2014 – 104,942 miles
  • 2013 – 93,483 miles
  • 2012 – 86,816 miles
  • 2010 – 66,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,702 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.

  • Nearside Front brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,702 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,702 miles
    Test number
    768147430112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,686 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,686 miles
    Test number
    150989964971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,887 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,887 miles
    Test number
    144672903121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,252 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,252 miles
    Test number
    614246533808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,618 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,618 miles
    Test number
    682324360387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,416 miles (+17,704)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    162,416 miles
    Test number
    932283262142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,712 miles (+12,874)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    129456734308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,838 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,838 miles
    Test number
    279517381106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,828 miles (+12,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,828 miles
    Test number
    834760176758
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
  10. Pass119,389 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,389 miles
    Test number
    352760218842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding
  11. Fail119,384 miles (+14,442)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,384 miles
    Test number
    723751138137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding
  12. Pass104,942 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,942 miles
    Test number
    885774074101
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail104,941 miles (+11,458)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,941 miles
    Test number
    599294074137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass93,483 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    845883583134
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail93,480 miles (+6,664)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    607693383135
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass86,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,816 miles
    Test number
    135799562441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,816 miles (+20,337)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,816 miles
    Test number
    608827262074
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass66,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    212123940314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 WSO

Does L16 WSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 WSO expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 WSO?
The MOT on L16 WSO expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 WSO done?
L16 WSO was recorded at 176,702 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 8,387 miles a year.
Has L16 WSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 WSO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on L16 WSO 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 WSO find?
L16 WSO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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