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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LM16 YJOMOT history

LM16 YJO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 82,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LM16 YJO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
82,928 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 YJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 YJO was last recorded at 82,928 miles on 6 May 2026, 11,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,802 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,126 miles
Average per year
8,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,928 miles
  • 2025 – 71,802 miles
  • 2024 – 66,253 miles
  • 2023 – 58,828 miles
  • 2022 – 51,974 miles
  • 2021 – 44,529 miles
  • 2020 – 37,952 miles
  • 2019 – 27,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,928 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,928 miles (+11,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    722506885476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass71,802 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    301967208611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,253 miles (+7,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    873152095246
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass58,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    436977915902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail58,828 miles (+6,854)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    507765245397
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass51,974 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,974 miles
    Test number
    759499644203
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail51,974 miles (+7,445)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,974 miles
    Test number
    717378601747
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass44,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    800987291789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail44,529 miles (+6,577)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    655976739870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass37,952 miles (+10,044)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    307949456571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,908 miles
    Test number
    511863557706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 YJO

Does LM16 YJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 YJO is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 YJO?
The MOT on LM16 YJO is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 YJO done?
LM16 YJO was recorded at 82,928 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 8,229 miles a year.
Has LM16 YJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 YJO has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LM16 YJO 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 YJO find?
LM16 YJO passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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