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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

R16 STEMOT history

R16 STE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

R16 STE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,069 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 STE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 STE was last recorded at 108,069 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,034 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
3,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,069 miles
  • 2025 – 105,157 miles
  • 2024 – 102,345 miles
  • 2023 – 99,508 miles
  • 2022 – 96,904 miles
  • 2021 – 93,456 miles
  • 2020 – 92,162 miles
  • 2019 – 90,393 miles
  • 2018 – 87,266 miles
  • 2017 – 84,061 miles
  • 2016 – 82,448 miles
  • 2015 – 80,476 miles
  • 2014 – 78,843 miles
  • 2013 – 74,928 miles
  • 2012 – 69,768 miles
  • 2011 – 65,268 miles
  • 2010 – 58,295 miles
  • 2009 – 51,591 miles
  • 2008 – 45,504 miles
  • 2007 – 38,651 miles
  • 2006 – 32,210 miles
  • 2005 – 26,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,069 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,069 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    399400402630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,034 miles (+2,877)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    773749352209
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top suspension mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass105,157 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    623178080555
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass102,345 miles (+86)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,345 miles
    Test number
    643797731430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail102,259 miles (+2,751)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,259 miles
    Test number
    478086186972
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass99,508 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,508 miles
    Test number
    869112613696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,466 miles (+2,562)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    711367778904
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,904 miles (+3,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,904 miles
    Test number
    791907884128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass93,456 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    196579290602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top slight plat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  10. Fail93,433 miles (+1,271)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,433 miles
    Test number
    588012123552
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top slight plat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  11. Pass92,162 miles (+1,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,162 miles
    Test number
    870088357857
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,393 miles (+3,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    114574202790
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking and perishing[no cords exposed]

  13. Pass87,266 miles (+3,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,266 miles
    Test number
    752510507246
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

  14. Pass84,061 miles (+1,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,061 miles
    Test number
    288162187584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass82,448 miles (+1,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    443487509165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (7.1.2)

  16. Pass80,476 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    216483634366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,843 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    279437044237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,804 miles (+3,876)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    646011944252
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass74,928 miles (+5,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,928 miles
    Test number
    785456803307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass69,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,768 miles
    Test number
    728338902349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,768 miles (+4,500)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,768 miles
    Test number
    475418502437
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,268 miles (+6,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,268 miles
    Test number
    437979601453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass58,295 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    652917500379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,591 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,591 miles
    Test number
    740561019366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,504 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    913443718329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,651 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    782586807362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,210 miles
    Test number
    872244506327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    341330105307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

  29. Pass26,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,431 miles
    Test number
    791500205399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 STE

Does R16 STE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 STE is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 STE?
The MOT on R16 STE is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 STE done?
R16 STE was recorded at 108,069 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,902 miles a year.
Has R16 STE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 STE has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 STE 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 STE find?
R16 STE passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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