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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T16 SHDMOT history

T16 SHD is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,629 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 SHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 SHD was last recorded at 137,629 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,625 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,629 miles
  • 2025 – 118,743 miles
  • 2024 – 112,834 miles
  • 2023 – 103,918 miles
  • 2022 – 94,476 miles
  • 2021 – 84,660 miles
  • 2020 – 80,552 miles
  • 2019 – 66,629 miles
  • 2018 – 51,981 miles
  • 2017 – 41,705 miles
  • 2016 – 30,626 miles
  • 2015 – 23,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,629 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper has cable ties holding it on (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension showing slight corrosionRecorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,629 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,629 miles
    Test number
    238634108128
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper has cable ties holding it on (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension showing slight corrosion

  2. Fail137,625 miles (+18,882)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,625 miles
    Test number
    389499941367
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper has cable ties holding it on (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension showing slight corrosion

  3. Pass118,743 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,743 miles
    Test number
    639787751164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,834 miles (+8,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,834 miles
    Test number
    299537692048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    505551289390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,918 miles (+9,442)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    571205170545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    615719561944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,476 miles (+9,816)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    247674464729
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases requires 2 new clamps to secure sleeve in place (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,660 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    393474124856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,658 miles (+4,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,658 miles
    Test number
    121983179021
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  11. Pass80,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,552 miles
    Test number
    813271664352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,552 miles (+13,923)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,552 miles
    Test number
    430708428123
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    999972684656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,629 miles (+14,648)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    279757298817
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass51,981 miles (+10,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    564733504137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,705 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    385822278645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,626 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,626 miles
    Test number
    708775920209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,680 miles
    Test number
    718491365149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 SHD

Does T16 SHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 SHD is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 SHD?
The MOT on T16 SHD is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 SHD done?
T16 SHD was recorded at 137,629 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 10,236 miles a year.
Has T16 SHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 SHD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 SHD 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 SHD find?
T16 SHD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper has cable ties holding it on; nearside front fog lamp inop; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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