
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
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))
Pass93,365 miles (+9,347)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 93,365 miles
- Test number
- 208687649895
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass72,878 miles (+9,962)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 72,878 miles
- Test number
- 840954493866
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
Pass36,435 miles (+11,903)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 36,435 miles
- Test number
- 528917208901
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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