Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

L26 MCAMOT history

L26 MCA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 63,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L26 MCA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,952 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L26 MCA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MCA was last recorded at 63,952 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 7,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,432 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,520 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,952 miles
  • 2025 – 56,432 miles
  • 2024 – 50,774 miles
  • 2023 – 45,513 miles
  • 2022 – 37,916 miles
  • 2021 – 28,600 miles
  • 2020 – 18,314 miles
  • 2019 – 16,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,952 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,952 miles (+7,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,952 miles
    Test number
    469722495514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass56,432 miles (+5,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,432 miles
    Test number
    411399179068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass50,774 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,774 miles
    Test number
    195813374687
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Fail50,699 miles (+5,186)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,699 miles
    Test number
    725204413323
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass45,513 miles (+7,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    971825416294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass37,916 miles (+9,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    613321044284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass28,600 miles (+10,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    790608330699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass18,314 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    18,314 miles
    Test number
    662462585888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,482 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,482 miles
    Test number
    708110726989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,390 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,390 miles
    Test number
    115564891589
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L26 MCA

Does L26 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MCA is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MCA?
The MOT on L26 MCA is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MCA done?
L26 MCA was recorded at 63,952 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has L26 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MCA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 MCA 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 L26 MCA find?
L26 MCA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Browse all L26M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.