Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc
S16 CEXMOT history
S16 CEX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 155,534 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,169 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 CEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 CEX was last recorded at 155,534 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 6,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Feb 2010: 92,563 miles, lower than 95,955 miles on 14 Jan 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 149,289 miles · 7 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,245 miles
- Average per year
- 4,169 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,534 miles
- 2024 – 149,289 miles
- 2023 – 142,182 miles
- 2022 – 134,000 miles
- 2021 – 133,028 miles
- 2019 – 128,265 miles
- 2018 – 124,582 miles
- 2017 – 121,810 miles
- 2015 – 114,736 miles
- 2013 – 106,331 miles
- 2012 – 102,689 miles
- 2011 – 97,209 miles
- 2010 – 92,563 miles
- 2009 – 90,534 miles
- 2008 – 81,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,534 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 tyre worn inner edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Both front wings corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight wear on both suspesion bottom arms rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint & silencer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,534 miles (+6,245)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 155,534 miles
- Test number
- 865205160942
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,289 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 149,289 miles
- Test number
- 793586242970
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail149,289 miles (+7,107)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,289 miles
- Test number
- 541206733346
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,182 miles (+8,182)5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 142,182 miles
- Test number
- 336428458388
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,000 miles (+972)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 134,000 miles
- Test number
- 684611994033
- AdvisoryFront arches covered in red duct tape.
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass133,028 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 133,028 miles
- Test number
- 607610467221
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
- AdvisorySlight wear on both suspesion bottom arms rear bushes
Fail133,027 miles (+4,762)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,027 miles
- Test number
- 900517226095
- MajorHeadlamp incorrect colour both sides (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
- AdvisorySlight wear on both suspesion bottom arms rear bushes
Pass128,265 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 128,265 miles
- Test number
- 174435661931
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint & silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail128,255 miles (+3,673)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,255 miles
- Test number
- 313208273069
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint & silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass124,582 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 124,582 miles
- Test number
- 689860187962
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Fail124,580 miles (+2,770)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,580 miles
- Test number
- 405488642553
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Pass121,810 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 121,810 miles
- Test number
- 896593535612
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Fail121,807 miles (+7,071)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,807 miles
- Test number
- 408796040075
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Pass114,736 miles (+8,405)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 114,736 miles
- Test number
- 216274455181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,331 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 106,331 miles
- Test number
- 358985853181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,330 miles (+3,641)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,330 miles
- Test number
- 618842653171
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass102,689 miles (+5,480)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 102,689 miles
- Test number
- 295161452492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass97,209 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 97,209 miles
- Test number
- 507191291083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,208 miles (+4,645)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,208 miles
- Test number
- 366091391015
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail92,563 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,563 miles
- Test number
- 933576430091
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass92,563 miles (-3,392)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 92,563 miles
- Test number
- 952766730001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,955 miles (+5,421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 95,955 miles
- Test number
- 134934410463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,534 miles (+8,636)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 90,534 miles
- Test number
- 134904639078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 81,898 miles
- Test number
- 860787038098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 CEX
- Does S16 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S16 CEX expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S16 CEX?
- The MOT on S16 CEX expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S16 CEX done?
- S16 CEX was recorded at 155,534 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,169 miles a year.
- Has S16 CEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 CEX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S16 CEX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S16 CEX find?
- S16 CEX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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