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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LP16 XUJMOT history

LP16 XUJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 61,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LP16 XUJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
61,479 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 XUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 XUJ was last recorded at 61,479 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,965 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,514 miles
Average per year
6,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,479 miles
  • 2025 – 56,965 miles
  • 2024 – 51,809 miles
  • 2023 – 43,917 miles
  • 2022 – 38,906 miles
  • 2021 – 30,859 miles
  • 2020 – 24,847 miles
  • 2019 – 16,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,479 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK INSIDE ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING MORE THAN NEARSIDE BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,479 miles (+4,514)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    224696753848
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK INSIDE ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING MORE THAN NEARSIDE BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass56,965 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,965 miles
    Test number
    371421145488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,809 miles (+7,892)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    404802362173
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass43,917 miles (+5,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    307711178263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass38,906 miles (+8,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    38,906 miles
    Test number
    422242714444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass30,859 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,859 miles
    Test number
    459808286648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,847 miles
    Test number
    721940052963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,847 miles (+8,542)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,847 miles
    Test number
    896004815360
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass16,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    16,305 miles
    Test number
    947018917026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP16 XUJ

Does LP16 XUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 XUJ is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 XUJ?
The MOT on LP16 XUJ is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 XUJ done?
LP16 XUJ was recorded at 61,479 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,561 miles a year.
Has LP16 XUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 XUJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LP16 XUJ 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 XUJ find?
LP16 XUJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack inside zone a; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.

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