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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

LM16 MSOMOT history

LM16 MSO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 109,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LM16 MSO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,253 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 MSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 MSO was last recorded at 109,253 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 16,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,673 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
16,580 miles
Average per year
12,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,253 miles
  • 2024 – 92,673 miles
  • 2023 – 76,514 miles
  • 2022 – 57,731 miles
  • 2021 – 43,541 miles
  • 2020 – 33,552 miles
  • 2019 – 33,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    365001862542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail109,253 miles (+16,580)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    187521536075
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass92,673 miles (+16,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    516416617638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,514 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    357924370772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,686 miles (+12,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    439975091780
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  6. Pass57,731 miles (+14,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,731 miles
    Test number
    140087825043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,541 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,541 miles
    Test number
    411016292862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,552 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,552 miles
    Test number
    881350451212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail33,548 miles (+7,400)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,548 miles
    Test number
    128998283143
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass26,148 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    26,148 miles
    Test number
    573815524808
    • 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))
  11. Fail26,124 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,124 miles
    Test number
    525832274297
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

Questions about LM16 MSO

Does LM16 MSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 MSO is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 MSO?
The MOT on LM16 MSO is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 MSO done?
LM16 MSO was recorded at 109,253 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 12,683 miles a year.
Has LM16 MSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 MSO has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 MSO 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 LM16 MSO find?
LM16 MSO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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