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Yellow · Petrol · 2017 · 1,984 cc

R16 OLFMOT history

R16 OLF is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 74,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

R16 OLF yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,377 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 OLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 OLF was last recorded at 74,377 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 2,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,750 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,627 miles
Average per year
10,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,377 miles
  • 2025 – 71,750 miles
  • 2024 – 53,310 miles
  • 2023 – 36,789 miles
  • 2022 – 24,543 miles
  • 2020 – 21,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,377 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 24 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,377 miles (+2,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    421478290023
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail71,750 miles (+4,152)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    464805045109
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass67,598 miles (+14,288)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    469752068218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,310 miles (+16,521)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    646878089536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,789 miles (+12,246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,789 miles
    Test number
    807910759129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,543 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,543 miles
    Test number
    146920744414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    21,082 miles
    Test number
    986812895349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 OLF

Does R16 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 OLF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 OLF?
The MOT on R16 OLF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 OLF done?
R16 OLF was recorded at 74,377 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 10,128 miles a year.
Has R16 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 OLF has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 OLF 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 OLF find?
R16 OLF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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