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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

G16 TRMMOT history

G16 TRM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

G16 TRM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,840 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G16 TRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G16 TRM was last recorded at 135,840 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 4,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,879 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,961 miles
Average per year
6,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,840 miles
  • 2025 – 130,879 miles
  • 2024 – 120,699 miles
  • 2023 – 106,616 miles
  • 2022 – 96,301 miles
  • 2021 – 79,801 miles
  • 2020 – 76,917 miles
  • 2019 – 71,813 miles
  • 2018 – 57,049 miles
  • 2014 – 54,997 miles
  • 2013 – 50,197 miles
  • 2012 – 37,609 miles
  • 2011 – 31,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,840 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,840 miles (+4,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    671415638281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,879 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,879 miles
    Test number
    932150169114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail130,833 miles (+10,134)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,833 miles
    Test number
    367554187468
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass120,699 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    180892670210
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower stabilizer bar bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,699 miles (+14,083)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    110965840820
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower stabilizer bar bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,616 miles (+10,315)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,616 miles
    Test number
    281499624300
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,301 miles (+47)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,301 miles
    Test number
    796915583342
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,254 miles (+16,453)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,254 miles
    Test number
    345016053520
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crumbles under finger pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door heavy accident damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum, osr pads as new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,801 miles (+6)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    586514826559
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,795 miles (+2,878)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    354317985463
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,917 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    615627993015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,813 miles (+14,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    982685155991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass57,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    295049572892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,049 miles (+2,052)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    323353755206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  15. Pass54,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    259241824386
    • NoteRear high level brake light dim

  16. Fail54,997 miles (+4,800)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    727906514304
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear high level brake light dim

  17. Pass50,197 miles (+12,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    796325603355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail37,609 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,609 miles
    Test number
    139937562148
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  19. Pass37,609 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,609 miles
    Test number
    558817862107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,384 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    296197691147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,284 miles
    Test number
    806741691075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about G16 TRM

Does G16 TRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G16 TRM is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on G16 TRM?
The MOT on G16 TRM is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G16 TRM done?
G16 TRM was recorded at 135,840 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,959 miles a year.
Has G16 TRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G16 TRM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on G16 TRM 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 G16 TRM find?
G16 TRM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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