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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LR16 MXZMOT history

LR16 MXZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 105,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LR16 MXZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,202 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 MXZ
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 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 MXZ was last recorded at 105,202 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 7,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,520 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,682 miles
Average per year
12,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,202 miles
  • 2025 – 97,520 miles
  • 2024 – 88,954 miles
  • 2023 – 74,782 miles
  • 2021 – 43,013 miles
  • 2020 – 28,145 miles
  • 2019 – 16,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,202 miles (+7,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    153010632267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass97,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,520 miles
    Test number
    253727966241
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail97,520 miles (+8,566)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,520 miles
    Test number
    513608933301
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass88,954 miles (+14,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    671451324595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,782 miles
    Test number
    697576074735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail74,782 miles (+31,769)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,782 miles
    Test number
    981518745033
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass43,013 miles (+14,868)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    699760193433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,145 miles (+11,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    668305370084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass16,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,861 miles
    Test number
    421176486357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail16,861 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,861 miles
    Test number
    210723949168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LR16 MXZ

Does LR16 MXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 MXZ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 MXZ?
The MOT on LR16 MXZ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 MXZ done?
LR16 MXZ was recorded at 105,202 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 12,917 miles a year.
Has LR16 MXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 MXZ has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR16 MXZ 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 MXZ find?
LR16 MXZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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