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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LM16 VRJMOT history

LM16 VRJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LM16 VRJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,753 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VRJ
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
12 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VRJ was last recorded at 86,753 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 21,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,559 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
21,194 miles
Average per year
7,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,753 miles
  • 2025 – 65,559 miles
  • 2024 – 58,554 miles
  • 2023 – 51,463 miles
  • 2022 – 45,524 miles
  • 2021 – 39,919 miles
  • 2020 – 34,606 miles
  • 2019 – 29,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,753 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,753 miles (+21,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    723819278524
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass65,559 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    586400449996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,554 miles (+7,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,554 miles
    Test number
    287439774821
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass51,463 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    811344302965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    513915419789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,524 miles (+5,605)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    682315895928
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass39,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,919 miles
    Test number
    369760354106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail39,919 miles (+5,313)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,919 miles
    Test number
    670374639647
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass34,606 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    135703317804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,168 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,168 miles
    Test number
    563750764445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,162 miles (+1,081)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,162 miles
    Test number
    143730392716
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass28,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    28,081 miles
    Test number
    577261706872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,081 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,081 miles
    Test number
    446740509571
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about LM16 VRJ

Does LM16 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VRJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VRJ?
The MOT on LM16 VRJ is valid until 28 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 VRJ done?
LM16 VRJ was recorded at 86,753 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 7,876 miles a year.
Has LM16 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VRJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM16 VRJ 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 VRJ find?
LM16 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; brake pad(s) wearing thin all round; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi.

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