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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

R16 BDAMOT history

R16 BDA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

R16 BDA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
53,036 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BDA was last recorded at 53,036 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 10,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,033 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10,003 miles
Average per year
1,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,036 miles
  • 2024 – 43,033 miles
  • 2023 – 40,175 miles
  • 2018 – 40,099 miles
  • 2017 – 39,906 miles
  • 2016 – 38,921 miles
  • 2015 – 37,752 miles
  • 2014 – 36,060 miles
  • 2013 – 33,861 miles
  • 2012 – 31,193 miles
  • 2011 – 28,113 miles
  • 2010 – 25,311 miles
  • 2009 – 22,629 miles
  • 2008 – 20,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,036 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,036 miles (+10,003)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    753888956113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,033 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    43,033 miles
    Test number
    803890506492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,175 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    349604049456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,099 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    881483179146
    • AdvisoryN/S/Rear tyre starting to perish between treads
  5. Pass39,906 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,906 miles
    Test number
    291393204827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    819235163859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,921 miles (+1,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    936692125483
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass37,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    687938679038
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S rear bumpstops deteriorated
  9. Fail37,752 miles (+1,692)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    814815861666
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S rear bumpstops deteriorated
  10. Pass36,060 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,060 miles
    Test number
    598904924259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,861 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,861 miles
    Test number
    837447623246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,193 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,193 miles
    Test number
    219636632255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,113 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,113 miles
    Test number
    335338321412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass28,113 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,113 miles
    Test number
    578178721213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,311 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,311 miles
    Test number
    973701330285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,629 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,629 miles
    Test number
    322900449218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    281814738260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 BDA

Does R16 BDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 BDA expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 BDA?
The MOT on R16 BDA expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 BDA done?
R16 BDA was recorded at 53,036 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 1,949 miles a year.
Has R16 BDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BDA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on R16 BDA 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 BDA find?
R16 BDA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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