Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
V16 MLBMOT history
V16 MLB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,797 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 117,797 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 MLB
- 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
- 10 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 MLB was last recorded at 117,797 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,044 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,753 miles
- Average per year
- 7,667 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,797 miles
- 2024 – 108,044 miles
- 2023 – 98,388 miles
- 2022 – 88,242 miles
- 2021 – 82,891 miles
- 2020 – 78,446 miles
- 2019 – 73,076 miles
- 2018 – 67,244 miles
- 2017 – 61,379 miles
- 2016 – 59,433 miles
- 2015 – 48,139 miles
- 2014 – 29,999 miles
- 2013 – 23,247 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,797 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 7 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,797 miles (+9,753)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 117,797 miles
- Test number
- 234633778223
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,044 miles (+9,656)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 108,044 miles
- Test number
- 307145067755
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass98,388 miles (+6,163)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 98,388 miles
- Test number
- 630552901315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,225 miles (+3,983)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 92,225 miles
- Test number
- 377752032628
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,242 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 88,242 miles
- Test number
- 626056725669
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail88,241 miles (+5,350)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,241 miles
- Test number
- 513645113340
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,891 miles (+4,445)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,891 miles
- Test number
- 340231757743
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass78,446 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,446 miles
- Test number
- 277030075085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass73,076 miles (+5,832)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,076 miles
- Test number
- 194415032672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,244 miles (+5,865)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,244 miles
- Test number
- 663911990839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,379 miles (+1,946)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 61,379 miles
- Test number
- 181673912631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,433 miles (+11,294)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 59,433 miles
- Test number
- 979716293724
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass48,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 48,139 miles
- Test number
- 207625105226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,139 miles (+18,140)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,139 miles
- Test number
- 578335005237
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass29,999 miles (+6,752)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 29,999 miles
- Test number
- 365446904492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,247 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 23,247 miles
- Test number
- 538239613206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V16 MLB
- Does V16 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 MLB is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V16 MLB?
- The MOT on V16 MLB is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 MLB done?
- V16 MLB was recorded at 117,797 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 7,667 miles a year.
- Has V16 MLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 MLB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on V16 MLB 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 MLB find?
- V16 MLB passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear springs; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges, and 3 more.
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