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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

LD16 XKUMOT history

LD16 XKU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 65,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LD16 XKU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,474 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 XKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 XKU was last recorded at 65,474 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 9,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,877 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,597 miles
Average per year
6,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,474 miles
  • 2025 – 55,877 miles
  • 2024 – 47,150 miles
  • 2023 – 37,900 miles
  • 2022 – 33,341 miles
  • 2021 – 29,388 miles
  • 2020 – 25,434 miles
  • 2019 – 17,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Inner (tread worn uneven)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    759105128398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail65,468 miles (+9,591)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,468 miles
    Test number
    514249196616
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass55,877 miles (+8,727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    796887827497
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass47,150 miles (+9,250)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,150 miles
    Test number
    204954205508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,900 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    790072820717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner (tread worn uneven)
  6. Fail37,895 miles (+4,554)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    675203297382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (rear discs worn) (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner (tread worn uneven)
  7. Pass33,341 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,341 miles
    Test number
    845197394589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,388 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,388 miles
    Test number
    113252371991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover&under tray fitted
  9. Fail29,388 miles (+3,954)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,388 miles
    Test number
    901349712606
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover&under tray fitted
  10. Pass25,434 miles (+7,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    25,434 miles
    Test number
    977616184564
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass17,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,615 miles
    Test number
    606311675270
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about LD16 XKU

Does LD16 XKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 XKU is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD16 XKU?
The MOT on LD16 XKU is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 XKU done?
LD16 XKU was recorded at 65,474 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,520 miles a year.
Has LD16 XKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 XKU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD16 XKU 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 XKU find?
LD16 XKU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts.

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