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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L5 XJBMOT history

L5 XJB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 85,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L5 XJB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,466 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XJB was last recorded at 85,466 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,507 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,959 miles
Average per year
7,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,466 miles
  • 2025 – 82,507 miles
  • 2024 – 77,705 miles
  • 2023 – 71,998 miles
  • 2022 – 65,048 miles
  • 2021 – 51,886 miles
  • 2020 – 44,572 miles
  • 2019 – 34,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,466 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,466 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    543079353414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,507 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    343574014735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,705 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    311476090506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,998 miles (+6,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,998 miles
    Test number
    306738394397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    644697262934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre stepped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail65,048 miles (+13,162)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    613113286313
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre stepped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,886 miles (+7,314)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,886 miles
    Test number
    935631194823
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass44,572 miles (+10,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,572 miles
    Test number
    335495604429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass34,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,038 miles
    Test number
    662694548541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L5 XJB

Does L5 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XJB is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XJB?
The MOT on L5 XJB is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XJB done?
L5 XJB was recorded at 85,466 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
Has L5 XJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XJB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 XJB 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 L5 XJB find?
L5 XJB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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