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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LD16 XDGMOT history

LD16 XDG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 120,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LD16 XDG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,399 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 XDG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 XDG was last recorded at 120,399 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 13,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,165 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,234 miles
Average per year
12,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,399 miles
  • 2025 – 107,165 miles
  • 2024 – 89,132 miles
  • 2023 – 78,034 miles
  • 2022 – 62,762 miles
  • 2021 – 47,286 miles
  • 2020 – 35,162 miles
  • 2019 – 28,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,399 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear spring cup arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow,manifold area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,399 miles (+13,234)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,399 miles
    Test number
    379219973707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear spring cup arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass107,165 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,165 miles
    Test number
    845758519187
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow,manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail107,164 miles (+18,032)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    873564218970
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow,manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass89,132 miles (+11,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,132 miles
    Test number
    747211588984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass78,034 miles (+15,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,034 miles
    Test number
    767923635585
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT\BELOW\MIN
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED AND WORN\UNEVEN\POOR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass62,762 miles (+15,476)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,762 miles
    Test number
    411693389523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,286 miles (+12,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,286 miles
    Test number
    958544168282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm (limit is 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass35,162 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    426005764068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    559319281319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD16 XDG

Does LD16 XDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 XDG is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD16 XDG?
The MOT on LD16 XDG is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 XDG done?
LD16 XDG was recorded at 120,399 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 12,227 miles a year.
Has LD16 XDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 XDG has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD16 XDG 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 LD16 XDG find?
LD16 XDG passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush peeling; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush peeling, and 3 more.

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