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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

R16 ACRMOT history

R16 ACR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

R16 ACR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,788 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ACR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ACR was last recorded at 34,788 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
34,561 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,788 miles
  • 2025 – 34,561 miles
  • 2024 – 34,364 miles
  • 2023 – 34,128 miles
  • 2022 – 34,025 miles
  • 2021 – 33,844 miles
  • 2020 – 33,704 miles
  • 2019 – 33,398 miles
  • 2018 – 33,293 miles
  • 2017 – 33,026 miles
  • 2016 – 32,642 miles
  • 2015 – 31,766 miles
  • 2014 – 31,098 miles
  • 2013 – 30,910 miles
  • 2012 – 30,455 miles
  • 2011 – 29,811 miles
  • 2010 – 29,230 miles
  • 2009 – 28,542 miles
  • 2008 – 27,704 miles
  • 2007 – 25,975 miles
  • 2006 – 23,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,788 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,788 miles
    Test number
    462830296172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail34,788 miles (+227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,788 miles
    Test number
    492803609140
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass34,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    106859735851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,561 miles (+197)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    517862038620
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. Pass34,364 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,364 miles
    Test number
    823603850115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,128 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    809210705424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,025 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    658489834229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,844 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,844 miles
    Test number
    301799298055
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Pass33,704 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,704 miles
    Test number
    301413465810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,398 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,398 miles
    Test number
    705570830339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,293 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,293 miles
    Test number
    940692655811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,026 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,026 miles
    Test number
    128615024157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,642 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    991075201653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,766 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    756371415287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,098 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,098 miles
    Test number
    779883614276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,910 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    268998193131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,455 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,455 miles
    Test number
    706334112292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,811 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    878946811268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,230 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    953654500298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,542 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,542 miles
    Test number
    824402819279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,704 miles (+1,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,704 miles
    Test number
    373639098136
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass25,975 miles (+2,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,975 miles
    Test number
    964514417238
    • NoteNSR seat belt not checked. Child seat fitted
  23. Pass23,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    871247206205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,597 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    831247706237
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about R16 ACR

Does R16 ACR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ACR is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ACR?
The MOT on R16 ACR is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ACR done?
R16 ACR was recorded at 34,788 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 560 miles a year.
Has R16 ACR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ACR has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 ACR 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 R16 ACR find?
R16 ACR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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