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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S16 HJLMOT history

S16 HJL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S16 HJL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,103 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 HJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 HJL was last recorded at 72,103 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,498 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,605 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,103 miles
  • 2024 – 68,498 miles
  • 2023 – 65,070 miles
  • 2022 – 62,027 miles
  • 2021 – 58,077 miles
  • 2020 – 53,161 miles
  • 2019 – 45,817 miles
  • 2018 – 41,231 miles
  • 2017 – 34,842 miles
  • 2016 – 29,019 miles
  • 2015 – 23,035 miles
  • 2014 – 21,002 miles
  • 2013 – 19,359 miles
  • 2012 – 16,198 miles
  • 2011 – 13,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,103 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,103 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,103 miles
    Test number
    679272646715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,498 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    392158380300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,466 miles (+3,396)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    938531128181
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass65,070 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    705717858462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass62,027 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    251339028528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,013 miles (+3,936)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    367666186579
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,077 miles (+4,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,077 miles
    Test number
    573287448831
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass53,161 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    812443949497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,817 miles (+4,586)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,817 miles
    Test number
    834600392021
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  10. Pass41,231 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,231 miles
    Test number
    103814128024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,842 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    225206528244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,019 miles (+5,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,019 miles
    Test number
    265719320232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres perished and cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres perished and cut
  13. Pass23,035 miles (+2,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,035 miles
    Test number
    595909235133
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass21,002 miles (+1,643)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,002 miles
    Test number
    356391564105
    • NoteSmall cut to passenger front tyre side wall
    • NoteSmall cut to passenger rear tyre side wall and wood/grass stuck between tyre and wheel rim.
    • NoteSmall cuts and stones in all four tyres.
  15. Pass19,359 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,359 miles
    Test number
    405684153121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,198 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,198 miles
    Test number
    449999752114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,673 miles
    Test number
    585591151110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 HJL

Does S16 HJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 HJL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S16 HJL?
The MOT on S16 HJL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 HJL done?
S16 HJL was recorded at 72,103 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has S16 HJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 HJL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 HJL 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 S16 HJL find?
S16 HJL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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