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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

R16 SHGMOT history

R16 SHG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 121,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

R16 SHG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
121,160 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SHG
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
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R16 SHG was last recorded at 121,160 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,569 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
4,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,160 miles
  • 2024 – 119,569 miles
  • 2023 – 116,327 miles
  • 2022 – 114,610 miles
  • 2021 – 111,918 miles
  • 2020 – 108,470 miles
  • 2019 – 102,629 miles
  • 2018 – 93,727 miles
  • 2017 – 88,997 miles
  • 2016 – 84,907 miles
  • 2015 – 81,078 miles
  • 2014 – 77,906 miles
  • 2013 – 71,906 miles
  • 2012 – 58,345 miles
  • 2011 – 51,435 miles
  • 2010 – 48,875 miles
  • 2009 – 45,931 miles
  • 2008 – 32,355 miles
  • 2007 – 30,127 miles
  • 2006 – 26,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,160 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail121,160 miles (+1,591)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    573100449038
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass119,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,569 miles
    Test number
    977362078283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,569 miles (+3,242)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,569 miles
    Test number
    267239998896
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,327 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    321215732813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail116,326 miles (+1,716)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    627222577318
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass114,610 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,610 miles
    Test number
    552007568761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,918 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,918 miles
    Test number
    827078513333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,470 miles (+5,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,470 miles
    Test number
    301170455455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,629 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    701437852577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal staring to deteriorate

  10. Fail102,629 miles (+8,902)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    232800302998
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal staring to deteriorate

  11. Pass93,727 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    473541206651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,997 miles (+4,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,997 miles
    Test number
    456672899291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass84,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,907 miles
    Test number
    981970358398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,907 miles (+3,829)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,907 miles
    Test number
    420089181786
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail81,078 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    605891895122
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass81,078 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    696211895179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,918 miles (+3,012)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    365533175101
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass77,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    768727724190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail77,906 miles (+6,000)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    328687624181
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass71,906 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    238507623185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    146885323026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,472 miles (+9,127)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    667185623059
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass58,345 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    989710912093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,435 miles
    Test number
    446244931012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,435 miles (+2,560)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,435 miles
    Test number
    965372331098
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  26. Pass48,875 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,875 miles
    Test number
    830004410107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,931 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    554224289131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,678 miles (+13,323)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    873969499062
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass32,355 miles (+2,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,355 miles
    Test number
    474649728096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass30,127 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,127 miles
    Test number
    411083767184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,474 miles
    Test number
    274232026462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 SHG

Does R16 SHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 SHG expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 SHG?
The MOT on R16 SHG expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 SHG done?
R16 SHG was recorded at 121,160 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,660 miles a year.
Has R16 SHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SHG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 SHG 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 SHG find?
R16 SHG failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front wheel bearing has excessive play; offside rear direction indicator not working, and 4 more.

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