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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

R16 LXMMOT history

R16 LXM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

R16 LXM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
116,352 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 LXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 LXM was last recorded at 116,352 miles on 14 May 2026, 5,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2012: 28,107 miles, lower than 28,168 miles on 28 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,446 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,906 miles
Average per year
6,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,352 miles
  • 2025 – 110,446 miles
  • 2024 – 100,692 miles
  • 2023 – 92,844 miles
  • 2022 – 84,820 miles
  • 2021 – 81,972 miles
  • 2020 – 79,083 miles
  • 2019 – 76,255 miles
  • 2018 – 71,543 miles
  • 2017 – 66,244 miles
  • 2016 – 61,847 miles
  • 2015 – 55,556 miles
  • 2014 – 50,902 miles
  • 2013 – 42,522 miles
  • 2012 – 28,107 miles
  • 2011 – 28,168 miles
  • 2010 – 21,946 miles
  • 2009 – 15,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,352 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,352 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,352 miles
    Test number
    658354302934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,446 miles (+9,754)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,446 miles
    Test number
    849345365618
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass100,692 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,692 miles
    Test number
    846035253156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,844 miles (+8,024)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,844 miles
    Test number
    514645030198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,820 miles
    Test number
    180502921510
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear undersealed

  6. Fail84,820 miles (+2,848)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,820 miles
    Test number
    150929209117
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear undersealed

  7. Pass81,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    364391276065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,972 miles (+2,889)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    687746041379
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely parking brake binding to excess (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,083 miles (+2,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,083 miles
    Test number
    866284025078
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,255 miles (+4,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,255 miles
    Test number
    736252099322
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass71,543 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,543 miles
    Test number
    248584748767
    • AdvisorySlight leak at rear silencer

  12. Pass66,244 miles (+4,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    642194176808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass61,847 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,847 miles
    Test number
    484851676399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,556 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    799309434217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass50,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    478109624351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail59,092 miles (+16,570)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,092 miles
    Test number
    677759624377
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass42,522 miles (+14,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,522 miles
    Test number
    949078493250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,107 miles
    Test number
    377769692284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,107 miles (-61)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,107 miles
    Test number
    716219192262
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass28,168 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,168 miles
    Test number
    867441301363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,946 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,946 miles
    Test number
    954956900355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,823 miles
    Test number
    810761309395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 LXM

Does R16 LXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 LXM is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 LXM?
The MOT on R16 LXM is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 LXM done?
R16 LXM was recorded at 116,352 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
Has R16 LXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 LXM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 LXM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 LXM find?
R16 LXM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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