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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L6 KBWMOT history

L6 KBW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 99,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L6 KBW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,056 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 KBW
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
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 KBW was last recorded at 99,056 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,900 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,156 miles
Average per year
8,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,056 miles
  • 2025 – 93,900 miles
  • 2024 – 87,073 miles
  • 2023 – 81,050 miles
  • 2022 – 72,225 miles
  • 2021 – 62,310 miles
  • 2020 – 51,595 miles
  • 2019 – 41,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,056 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil - NS/OS (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,056 miles (+5,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    374881098475
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil - NS/OS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass93,900 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    398219042589
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail93,806 miles (+6,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    438646848306
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,073 miles (+6,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,073 miles
    Test number
    827706426422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin - On legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil - NS/OS (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Approaching legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,050 miles (+8,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    197341054118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin - On legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,225 miles (+9,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    442612015920
    • Advisory- Undertrays installed impeding inspection to subscribed areas
    • 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))

  7. Pass62,310 miles (+10,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,310 miles
    Test number
    316395404546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass51,595 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    181507756503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,627 miles
    Test number
    514165987806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre mis-shapen inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre mis-shapen inside edge

Questions about L6 KBW

Does L6 KBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 KBW is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 KBW?
The MOT on L6 KBW is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 KBW done?
L6 KBW was recorded at 99,056 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,216 miles a year.
Has L6 KBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 KBW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 KBW 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 KBW find?
L6 KBW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil - ns/os; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - ns/os.

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