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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LL16 SMOMOT history

LL16 SMO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LL16 SMO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
73,246 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL16 SMO
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
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL16 SMO was last recorded at 73,246 miles on 29 May 2026, 8,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,263 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,983 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,246 miles
  • 2025 – 64,263 miles
  • 2024 – 57,188 miles
  • 2023 – 49,869 miles
  • 2022 – 45,255 miles
  • 2021 – 41,451 miles
  • 2020 – 39,146 miles
  • 2019 – 35,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,246 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,246 miles (+8,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    652133495882
    • 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))

  2. Pass64,263 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,263 miles
    Test number
    598403404942
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail64,241 miles (+7,053)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,241 miles
    Test number
    734233112538
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,188 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,188 miles
    Test number
    507667392582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,869 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    410090636371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,255 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    642584335105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass missing

  7. Pass41,451 miles (+2,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,451 miles
    Test number
    670546675914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass39,146 miles (+3,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    39,146 miles
    Test number
    688719131433
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre tread starting to crack slightly

  9. Pass35,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    501388887356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LL16 SMO

Does LL16 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL16 SMO is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL16 SMO?
The MOT on LL16 SMO is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL16 SMO done?
LL16 SMO was recorded at 73,246 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has LL16 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL16 SMO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL16 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 LL16 SMO find?
LL16 SMO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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