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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LM16 LHRMOT history

LM16 LHR is a white diesel Volkswagen California first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LM16 LHR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,277 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 LHR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 LHR was last recorded at 72,277 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,495 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,782 miles
Average per year
5,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,277 miles
  • 2025 – 66,495 miles
  • 2024 – 65,007 miles
  • 2023 – 60,203 miles
  • 2022 – 56,948 miles
  • 2021 – 55,320 miles
  • 2020 – 47,461 miles
  • 2019 – 36,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,277 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,277 miles (+5,782)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    375038229146
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass66,495 miles (+1,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    306694194439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,007 miles (+4,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,007 miles
    Test number
    148642763722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass60,203 miles (+3,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    127221098932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass56,948 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,948 miles
    Test number
    106990362422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,320 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    211422653587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,319 miles (+7,858)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,319 miles
    Test number
    993779788133
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass47,461 miles (+10,626)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,461 miles
    Test number
    725056266744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,835 miles
    Test number
    415749057620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 LHR

Does LM16 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 LHR is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 LHR?
The MOT on LM16 LHR is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 LHR done?
LM16 LHR was recorded at 72,277 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,067 miles a year.
Has LM16 LHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 LHR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LM16 LHR 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 LM16 LHR find?
LM16 LHR passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.

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