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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

V16 BNRMOT history

V16 BNR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

V16 BNR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
184,433 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 BNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 BNR was last recorded at 184,433 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 9,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,862 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,571 miles
Average per year
11,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,433 miles
  • 2025 – 174,862 miles
  • 2024 – 162,048 miles
  • 2023 – 150,597 miles
  • 2022 – 145,771 miles
  • 2021 – 134,624 miles
  • 2020 – 125,726 miles
  • 2019 – 119,176 miles
  • 2018 – 107,415 miles
  • 2017 – 90,337 miles
  • 2016 – 76,993 miles
  • 2015 – 63,021 miles
  • 2014 – 46,152 miles
  • 2013 – 30,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Small stone chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,433 miles (+9,571)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    184,433 miles
    Test number
    900131422233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass174,862 miles (+12,814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,862 miles
    Test number
    120993298177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead light images slightly deteriorated
  3. Pass162,048 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,048 miles
    Test number
    905359642061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight images deteriorated
  4. Fail162,048 miles (+11,451)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,048 miles
    Test number
    842094290828
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight images deteriorated
  5. Pass150,597 miles (+4,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,597 miles
    Test number
    614493153446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
  6. Pass145,771 miles (+251)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,771 miles
    Test number
    618412094140
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen
  7. Fail145,520 miles (+10,896)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,520 miles
    Test number
    833613745226
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  8. Pass134,624 miles (+8,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,624 miles
    Test number
    800842282466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen
  9. Pass125,726 miles (+6,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,726 miles
    Test number
    827075126914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen
  10. Pass119,176 miles (+11,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,176 miles
    Test number
    812314721614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has bad uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has bad uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass107,415 miles (+17,078)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,415 miles
    Test number
    885315885524
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished and is stepping inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished and is stepping inside edge
  12. Pass90,337 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,337 miles
    Test number
    381057988405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,919 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,919 miles
    Test number
    859076910544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,993 miles (+13,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,993 miles
    Test number
    288871381499
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass63,021 miles (+16,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    175595165097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
  16. Pass46,152 miles (+15,978)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,152 miles
    Test number
    295544944051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,174 miles
    Test number
    819072143003
    • 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 V16 BNR

Does V16 BNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 BNR is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 BNR?
The MOT on V16 BNR is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 BNR done?
V16 BNR was recorded at 184,433 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 11,303 miles a year.
Has V16 BNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 BNR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V16 BNR 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 V16 BNR find?
V16 BNR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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