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Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

R16 SLRMOT history

R16 SLR is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 68,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

R16 SLR red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
68,607 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SLR was last recorded at 68,607 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 6,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,341 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,266 miles
Average per year
6,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,607 miles
  • 2025 – 62,341 miles
  • 2024 – 49,807 miles
  • 2023 – 45,386 miles
  • 2022 – 39,927 miles
  • 2021 – 33,432 miles
  • 2020 – 30,676 miles
  • 2019 – 24,010 miles
  • 2018 – 18,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,607 miles (+6,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,607 miles
    Test number
    548368688725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass62,341 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    830778795480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,759 miles (+11,952)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,759 miles
    Test number
    647952434394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,807 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,807 miles
    Test number
    777610674281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,386 miles (+5,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,386 miles
    Test number
    968879309339
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass39,927 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    409842325090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,432 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    968015405965
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail33,432 miles (+2,756)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    924096899992
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass30,676 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,676 miles
    Test number
    607584379162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,010 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,010 miles
    Test number
    140040440487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,348 miles
    Test number
    959618862725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,348 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,348 miles
    Test number
    786853524099
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about R16 SLR

Does R16 SLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SLR is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SLR?
The MOT on R16 SLR is valid until 26 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 SLR done?
R16 SLR was recorded at 68,607 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,181 miles a year.
Has R16 SLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SLR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on R16 SLR 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 SLR find?
R16 SLR passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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