Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T16 DHMMOT history
T16 DHM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,908 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 DHM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 DHM was last recorded at 117,908 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 8,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,125 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,783 miles
- Average per year
- 4,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,908 miles
- 2025 – 109,125 miles
- 2023 – 102,318 miles
- 2022 – 95,223 miles
- 2021 – 82,482 miles
- 2020 – 79,301 miles
- 2019 – 72,291 miles
- 2018 – 70,051 miles
- 2017 – 66,256 miles
- 2016 – 63,216 miles
- 2015 – 60,094 miles
- 2014 – 57,541 miles
- 2013 – 55,482 miles
- 2012 – 52,512 miles
- 2011 – 49,629 miles
- 2010 – 45,806 miles
- 2009 – 39,546 miles
- 2008 – 32,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,908 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- 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))
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.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,908 miles (+8,783)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,908 miles
- Test number
- 523204559827
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
Pass109,125 miles (+6,807)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 109,125 miles
- Test number
- 938224786201
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass102,318 miles (+7,095)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 102,318 miles
- Test number
- 976715382613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,223 miles (+12,741)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 95,223 miles
- Test number
- 306663633192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,482 miles
- Test number
- 335696120683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,482 miles (+3,181)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,482 miles
- Test number
- 593264957725
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass79,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 79,301 miles
- Test number
- 140878762227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,301 miles (+7,010)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,301 miles
- Test number
- 240143582087
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass72,291 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,291 miles
- Test number
- 219886468738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail72,290 miles (+2,239)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,290 miles
- Test number
- 708909528853
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass70,051 miles (+3,795)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 70,051 miles
- Test number
- 113533902672
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack and perish
Pass66,256 miles (+3,040)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 66,256 miles
- Test number
- 401249474658
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass63,216 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 63,216 miles
- Test number
- 316205581430
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail63,216 miles (+3,122)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,216 miles
- Test number
- 312038784897
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass60,094 miles (+2,553)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 60,094 miles
- Test number
- 439418795093
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking on the outer edge
Fail57,541 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,541 miles
- Test number
- 728107194018
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass57,541 miles (+2,059)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 57,541 miles
- Test number
- 869067194048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,482 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 55,482 miles
- Test number
- 517660903182
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass52,512 miles (+2,883)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 52,512 miles
- Test number
- 235381022112
- NoteNearside front tyre perishing
Pass49,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,629 miles
- Test number
- 559903631120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,629 miles (+3,823)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,629 miles
- Test number
- 756353231113
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass45,806 miles (+6,260)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,806 miles
- Test number
- 813614930113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,546 miles
- Test number
- 744250079020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,546 miles (+6,688)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,546 miles
- Test number
- 170990479404
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass32,858 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,858 miles
- Test number
- 153777968496
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about T16 DHM
- Does T16 DHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DHM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 DHM?
- The MOT on T16 DHM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 DHM done?
- T16 DHM was recorded at 117,908 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
- Has T16 DHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 DHM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on T16 DHM 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 DHM find?
- T16 DHM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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