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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LM16 PWUMOT history

LM16 PWU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 74,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LM16 PWU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,140 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 PWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 PWU was last recorded at 74,140 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,999 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,141 miles
Average per year
6,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,140 miles
  • 2024 – 70,999 miles
  • 2023 – 67,039 miles
  • 2022 – 61,717 miles
  • 2021 – 54,020 miles
  • 2020 – 47,726 miles
  • 2019 – 34,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,140 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,140 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,140 miles
    Test number
    868490255348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,999 miles (+3,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    583283252406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass67,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    542805755919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,039 miles (+5,322)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    951675479892
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  5. Pass61,717 miles (+7,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,717 miles
    Test number
    523093904144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass54,020 miles (+6,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    590242519195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass47,726 miles (+13,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    727072723816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass34,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,404 miles
    Test number
    702752149258
    • 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 LM16 PWU

Does LM16 PWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 PWU is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 PWU?
The MOT on LM16 PWU is valid until 14 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 PWU done?
LM16 PWU was recorded at 74,140 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,093 miles a year.
Has LM16 PWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 PWU has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM16 PWU 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 PWU find?
LM16 PWU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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