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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

LP16 MWUMOT history

LP16 MWU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 106,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LP16 MWU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,266 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 MWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 MWU was last recorded at 106,266 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 15,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,797 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,469 miles
Average per year
11,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,266 miles
  • 2025 – 90,797 miles
  • 2024 – 77,046 miles
  • 2023 – 69,079 miles
  • 2022 – 56,168 miles
  • 2021 – 46,156 miles
  • 2020 – 38,391 miles
  • 2019 – 28,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,266 miles (+15,469)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    853523618432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,797 miles (+13,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    356446361015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass77,046 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,046 miles
    Test number
    548104099242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,079 miles
    Test number
    446877168159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,079 miles (+12,911)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,079 miles
    Test number
    331951092142
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass56,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    487164693758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,167 miles (+10,011)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    174673932103
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass46,156 miles (+7,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    988374466049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass38,391 miles (+9,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,391 miles
    Test number
    217826302753
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass28,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    744351090715
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LP16 MWU

Does LP16 MWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 MWU is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 MWU?
The MOT on LP16 MWU is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 MWU done?
LP16 MWU was recorded at 106,266 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 11,026 miles a year.
Has LP16 MWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 MWU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LP16 MWU 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 LP16 MWU find?
LP16 MWU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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