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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

T16 BLHMOT history

T16 BLH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 180,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,482 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 BLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 BLH was last recorded at 180,482 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,464 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
10,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,482 miles
  • 2025 – 176,064 miles
  • 2024 – 172,086 miles
  • 2022 – 170,474 miles
  • 2021 – 158,283 miles
  • 2020 – 121,076 miles
  • 2019 – 116,470 miles
  • 2018 – 114,050 miles
  • 2017 – 90,623 miles
  • 2016 – 75,839 miles
  • 2015 – 64,048 miles
  • 2014 – 55,112 miles
  • 2013 – 45,210 miles
  • 2012 – 34,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,482 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,482 miles (+18)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,482 miles
    Test number
    726737123365
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail180,464 miles (+4,400)7 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,464 miles
    Test number
    647644435144
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  3. Pass176,064 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    176,064 miles
    Test number
    354858902574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,086 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,086 miles
    Test number
    564446483015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,474 miles (+12,191)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,474 miles
    Test number
    420558119652
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,283 miles
    Test number
    583073965996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,283 miles (+37,207)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,283 miles
    Test number
    751207924663
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,076 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    579462608492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,470 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,470 miles
    Test number
    257327293231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,050 miles
    Test number
    382043372929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,050 miles (+23,427)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,050 miles
    Test number
    286132295442
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass90,623 miles (+14,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,623 miles
    Test number
    659148831715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,839 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    670495023721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,834 miles (+11,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    685027720197
    • 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)

  15. Pass64,048 miles (+8,936)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    146199885197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,112 miles (+9,902)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    817458134214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,210 miles (+10,242)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,210 miles
    Test number
    957970743207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,968 miles
    Test number
    966758832213
    • 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)

Questions about T16 BLH

Does T16 BLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 BLH is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 BLH?
The MOT on T16 BLH is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 BLH done?
T16 BLH was recorded at 180,482 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 10,660 miles a year.
Has T16 BLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 BLH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 BLH 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 T16 BLH find?
T16 BLH passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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