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Grey · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LE16 RAEMOT history

LE16 RAE is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 111,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LE16 RAE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,893 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 RAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 RAE was last recorded at 111,893 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,883 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,893 miles
  • 2025 – 108,785 miles
  • 2024 – 104,878 miles
  • 2023 – 99,999 miles
  • 2022 – 93,347 miles
  • 2021 – 92,390 miles
  • 2020 – 77,048 miles
  • 2019 – 60,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,893 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust cracked at back boxRecorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,893 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    233660357566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust cracked at back box
  2. Fail111,883 miles (+3,098)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,883 miles
    Test number
    315355380368
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust cracked at back box
  3. Pass108,785 miles (+3,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,785 miles
    Test number
    320698023544
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust cracked at back box
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded
  4. Pass104,878 miles (+4,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,878 miles
    Test number
    886928028360
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust cracked at back box
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass99,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    400100992674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail99,999 miles (+6,652)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    564134544015
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass93,347 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    207406769982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,390 miles (+15,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,390 miles
    Test number
    624249282014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass77,048 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,048 miles
    Test number
    253077796310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,043 miles (+16,444)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,043 miles
    Test number
    842530364632
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass60,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    230534511211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE16 RAE

Does LE16 RAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 RAE is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 RAE?
The MOT on LE16 RAE is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 RAE done?
LE16 RAE was recorded at 111,893 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,336 miles a year.
Has LE16 RAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 RAE has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE16 RAE 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 LE16 RAE find?
LE16 RAE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear exhaust cracked at back box.

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