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Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

R16 HBOMOT history

R16 HBO is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

R16 HBO red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,147 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 HBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 HBO was last recorded at 87,147 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 9,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,612 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,535 miles
Average per year
7,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,147 miles
  • 2025 – 77,612 miles
  • 2024 – 70,295 miles
  • 2023 – 60,583 miles
  • 2022 – 54,124 miles
  • 2021 – 49,309 miles
  • 2020 – 47,400 miles
  • 2019 – 39,251 miles
  • 2018 – 30,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,147 miles (+9,535)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,147 miles
    Test number
    783236352227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,612 miles (+7,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,612 miles
    Test number
    922199600097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass70,295 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    677367604608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail70,210 miles (+9,627)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    185181591212
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass60,583 miles (+6,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    456239089231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass54,124 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,124 miles
    Test number
    299480991968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,309 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,309 miles
    Test number
    676604818608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail49,275 miles (+1,875)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    238456940669
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass47,400 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,400 miles
    Test number
    815449266131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,251 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,251 miles
    Test number
    753043233086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    192383298450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 HBO

Does R16 HBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 HBO is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 HBO?
The MOT on R16 HBO is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 HBO done?
R16 HBO was recorded at 87,147 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,097 miles a year.
Has R16 HBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 HBO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 HBO 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 HBO find?
R16 HBO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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