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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LE16 VYWMOT history

LE16 VYW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 76,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LE16 VYW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,640 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 VYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 VYW was last recorded at 76,640 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,836 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,804 miles
Average per year
6,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,640 miles
  • 2025 – 69,836 miles
  • 2024 – 62,550 miles
  • 2023 – 55,632 miles
  • 2022 – 49,053 miles
  • 2021 – 44,744 miles
  • 2019 – 32,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,640 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,640 miles (+6,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,640 miles
    Test number
    972938840435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass69,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    620756796046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail69,836 miles (+7,286)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    837354573542
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass62,550 miles (+6,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    954477010513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass55,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    269360450832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,632 miles (+6,579)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    683003051439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass49,053 miles (+4,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,053 miles
    Test number
    977913180623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass44,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    591923526255
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail44,744 miles (+12,301)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    873343616962
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass32,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,443 miles
    Test number
    633088563941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE16 VYW

Does LE16 VYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 VYW is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 VYW?
The MOT on LE16 VYW is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 VYW done?
LE16 VYW was recorded at 76,640 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,797 miles a year.
Has LE16 VYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 VYW has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LE16 VYW 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 VYW find?
LE16 VYW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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