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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

L16 SMOMOT history

L16 SMO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L16 SMO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,167 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SMO was last recorded at 159,167 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,442 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,725 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,167 miles
  • 2025 – 155,442 miles
  • 2024 – 143,590 miles
  • 2021 – 138,993 miles
  • 2020 – 130,758 miles
  • 2019 – 120,792 miles
  • 2018 – 116,845 miles
  • 2017 – 111,020 miles
  • 2016 – 105,276 miles
  • 2015 – 99,494 miles
  • 2014 – 93,221 miles
  • 2013 – 87,092 miles
  • 2012 – 81,708 miles
  • 2011 – 74,806 miles
  • 2010 – 68,132 miles
  • 2009 – 61,846 miles
  • 2008 – 54,588 miles
  • 2007 – 48,048 miles
  • 2006 – 40,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,167 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts worn on inner and 2mm tread depth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre bald on edge on raised platform sections of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,167 miles (+3,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,167 miles
    Test number
    859670760732
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass155,442 miles (+11,852)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,442 miles
    Test number
    845532596247
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass143,590 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,590 miles
    Test number
    633622064343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts worn on inner and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail143,587 miles (+4,594)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,587 miles
    Test number
    239053446165
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts worn on inner and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,993 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,993 miles
    Test number
    414666342987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,758 miles
    Test number
    489930817061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail130,758 miles (+9,966)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,758 miles
    Test number
    580661082398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass120,792 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,792 miles
    Test number
    711896095370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail120,791 miles (+3,946)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,791 miles
    Test number
    204453980403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,845 miles (+5,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    986092753676
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cranking.

  11. Pass111,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,020 miles
    Test number
    938353464155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail111,020 miles (+5,744)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,020 miles
    Test number
    504995491994
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass105,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,276 miles
    Test number
    184254138239
    • AdvisoryScrew in offside front tyre

  14. Fail105,276 miles (+5,782)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,276 miles
    Test number
    995260507278
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryScrew in offside front tyre

  15. Pass99,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    916217341868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on edge on raised platform sections of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform area of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform area of tread

  16. Fail99,494 miles (+6,273)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    662539275410
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on edge on raised platform sections of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform area of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform area of tread

  17. Pass93,221 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,221 miles
    Test number
    387404444451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,092 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,092 miles
    Test number
    546312753255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,708 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,708 miles
    Test number
    416939242255
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber rubber spring assistors deteriorated

  20. Fail81,708 miles (+6,902)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,708 miles
    Test number
    668169442240
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber rubber spring assistors deteriorated

  21. Pass74,806 miles (+182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,806 miles
    Test number
    158182351262
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber rubber bump stops deteriorated

  22. Fail74,624 miles (+6,492)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,624 miles
    Test number
    835515341272
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber rubber bump stops deteriorated

  23. Pass68,132 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,132 miles
    Test number
    341182250491
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop detached

  24. Fail68,132 miles (+6,286)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,132 miles
    Test number
    351972950247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop detached

  25. Pass61,846 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    802803659278
    • NoteSlight play in both front antiroll bar mounting bushes

  26. Fail61,846 miles (+7,258)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    314752359481
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in both front antiroll bar mounting bushes

  27. Pass54,588 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,588 miles
    Test number
    371322248459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,048 miles (+7,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,048 miles
    Test number
    671504857263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,375 miles
    Test number
    173782556251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SMO

Does L16 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SMO is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SMO?
The MOT on L16 SMO is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SMO done?
L16 SMO was recorded at 159,167 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has L16 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SMO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 SMO 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 L16 SMO find?
L16 SMO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.

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