Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
LP16 XUWMOT history
LP16 XUW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 70,030 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 70,030 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP16 XUW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 13 Jul 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP16 XUW was last recorded at 70,030 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,938 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,092 miles
- Average per year
- 7,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,030 miles
- 2025 – 63,938 miles
- 2024 – 56,925 miles
- 2023 – 49,541 miles
- 2022 – 40,343 miles
- 2021 – 31,250 miles
- 2020 – 25,222 miles
- 2019 – 22,446 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
11 tests since 3 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 70,030 miles
- Test number
- 964977317218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,023 miles (+6,085)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,023 miles
- Test number
- 526391431341
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Pass63,938 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 63,938 miles
- Test number
- 320710267183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail63,936 miles (+7,011)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,936 miles
- Test number
- 209468301252
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,925 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 56,925 miles
- Test number
- 990297632128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,919 miles (+7,378)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,919 miles
- Test number
- 893804907848
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass49,541 miles (+9,198)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 49,541 miles
- Test number
- 705637023966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,343 miles (+9,093)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 40,343 miles
- Test number
- 903895039022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,250 miles (+6,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 31,250 miles
- Test number
- 565025041475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,222 miles (+2,776)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 25,222 miles
- Test number
- 651933972032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,446 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 22,446 miles
- Test number
- 362023155409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Questions about LP16 XUW
- Does LP16 XUW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 XUW is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP16 XUW?
- The MOT on LP16 XUW is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP16 XUW done?
- LP16 XUW was recorded at 70,030 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,106 miles a year.
- Has LP16 XUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP16 XUW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP16 XUW 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 XUW find?
- LP16 XUW passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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