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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LM16 VPWMOT history

LM16 VPW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 113,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LM16 VPW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,202 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VPW
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
17 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VPW was last recorded at 113,202 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 8,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,088 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,114 miles
Average per year
9,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,202 miles
  • 2025 – 105,088 miles
  • 2024 – 95,569 miles
  • 2023 – 85,079 miles
  • 2022 – 74,820 miles
  • 2021 – 65,338 miles
  • 2020 – 58,173 miles
  • 2019 – 45,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,202 miles (+8,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,202 miles
    Test number
    676153436975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass105,088 miles (+9,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    335975732011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass95,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    524716180202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail95,569 miles (+10,490)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    881611264243
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass85,079 miles (+10,259)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    386625604172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,820 miles (+9,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    854950991406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass65,338 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,338 miles
    Test number
    997907596627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,173 miles (+12,831)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,173 miles
    Test number
    761247043741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass45,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    424217028288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LM16 VPW

Does LM16 VPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VPW is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VPW?
The MOT on LM16 VPW is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VPW done?
LM16 VPW was recorded at 113,202 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 9,656 miles a year.
Has LM16 VPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VPW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM16 VPW 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 VPW find?
LM16 VPW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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