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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

V16 VWGMOT history

V16 VWG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

V16 VWG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
115,301 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 VWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 VWG was last recorded at 115,301 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 7,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,135 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,166 miles
Average per year
5,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,301 miles
  • 2024 – 108,135 miles
  • 2022 – 100,371 miles
  • 2021 – 94,543 miles
  • 2020 – 91,913 miles
  • 2019 – 86,180 miles
  • 2018 – 80,598 miles
  • 2017 – 78,022 miles
  • 2016 – 72,475 miles
  • 2015 – 65,990 miles
  • 2014 – 59,160 miles
  • 2013 – 52,646 miles
  • 2012 – 46,846 miles
  • 2011 – 41,735 miles
  • 2010 – 39,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,301 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,301 miles (+7,166)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    200229729218
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,135 miles (+7,764)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,135 miles
    Test number
    337006975802
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bumper corner needs realignment
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bumper corner needs realignment
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bumper corner popped out

  3. Pass100,371 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,371 miles
    Test number
    712821139527
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bumper corner slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bumper corner slight movement

  4. Fail100,371 miles (+5,828)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,371 miles
    Test number
    878018814948
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bumper corner slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bumper corner slight movement

  5. Pass94,543 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    497669090659
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade slight smeary
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corners slight misaligned

  6. Fail94,543 miles (+2,630)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    975512208018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade slight smeary
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corners slight misaligned

  7. Pass91,913 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    483337061500
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,913 miles (+5,733)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    159850778729
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,180 miles (+5,582)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,180 miles
    Test number
    477934538532
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass80,598 miles (+2,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,598 miles
    Test number
    538255960852
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre little close also slight edge wear

  11. Pass78,022 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    359350025543
    • 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)

  12. Pass72,475 miles (+6,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    366022324273
    • 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)

  13. Pass65,990 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    177019225170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,160 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    675636104116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,133 miles (+6,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,133 miles
    Test number
    735580304117
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  16. Pass52,646 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    596922833104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,846 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    237902802184
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail46,846 miles (+5,111)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    529012302147
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass41,735 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    858762301152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    571623720265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 VWG

Does V16 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 VWG expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 VWG?
The MOT on V16 VWG expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 VWG done?
V16 VWG was recorded at 115,301 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 5,260 miles a year.
Has V16 VWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 VWG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V16 VWG 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 VWG find?
V16 VWG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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