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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LR16 BXUMOT history

LR16 BXU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 96,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LR16 BXU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,243 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 BXU
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
1 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 BXU was last recorded at 96,243 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,365 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,878 miles
Average per year
10,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,243 miles
  • 2025 – 93,365 miles
  • 2024 – 84,018 miles
  • 2023 – 72,878 miles
  • 2022 – 62,916 miles
  • 2021 – 52,576 miles
  • 2020 – 36,435 miles
  • 2019 – 24,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,243 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,243 miles (+2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    524554479632
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass93,365 miles (+9,347)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    208687649895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,018 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    842285670194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge and deep cut in tread - benefit given (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both BADLY cracked, worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  4. Fail84,018 miles (+11,140)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    787487121052
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge and deep cut in tread - benefit given (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both BADLY cracked, worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  5. Pass72,878 miles (+9,962)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,878 miles
    Test number
    840954493866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,916 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,916 miles
    Test number
    483666302079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing thorough inspection of under vehicle components
  7. Fail62,904 miles (+10,328)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,904 miles
    Test number
    869061662341
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing thorough inspection of under vehicle components
  8. Pass52,576 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    104646936647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Fail52,576 miles (+16,141)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    694001773603
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass36,435 miles (+11,903)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    528917208901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,532 miles
    Test number
    898127223176
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre (leaking)

Questions about LR16 BXU

Does LR16 BXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 BXU is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 BXU?
The MOT on LR16 BXU is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 BXU done?
LR16 BXU was recorded at 96,243 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 10,140 miles a year.
Has LR16 BXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 BXU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR16 BXU 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 LR16 BXU find?
LR16 BXU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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