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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

L6 CARMOT history

L6 CAR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 113,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L6 CAR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,043 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 CAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 CAR was last recorded at 113,043 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 15,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,432 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,611 miles
Average per year
11,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,043 miles
  • 2025 – 97,432 miles
  • 2024 – 82,331 miles
  • 2023 – 65,995 miles
  • 2022 – 49,373 miles
  • 2021 – 46,195 miles
  • 2020 – 38,858 miles
  • 2019 – 29,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,043 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,043 miles (+15,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    841194243055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass97,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    705933152230
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,432 miles (+15,101)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    133057224449
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,331 miles (+16,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    367596883661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,995 miles (+16,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    376662235044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass49,373 miles (+3,178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    365695816942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,195 miles (+7,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,195 miles
    Test number
    638843391854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,858 miles (+9,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    760596231087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass29,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    553844125311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,372 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    861319746245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about L6 CAR

Does L6 CAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 CAR is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 CAR?
The MOT on L6 CAR is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 CAR done?
L6 CAR was recorded at 113,043 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 11,942 miles a year.
Has L6 CAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 CAR has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 CAR 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 L6 CAR find?
L6 CAR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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