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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

V16 VWRMOT history

V16 VWR is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

V16 VWR red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
93,870 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 VWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 VWR was last recorded at 93,870 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 2,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,438 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,432 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,870 miles
  • 2024 – 91,438 miles
  • 2023 – 88,866 miles
  • 2022 – 84,447 miles
  • 2021 – 79,155 miles
  • 2020 – 77,510 miles
  • 2019 – 76,157 miles
  • 2018 – 74,541 miles
  • 2017 – 71,466 miles
  • 2016 – 64,551 miles
  • 2015 – 55,113 miles
  • 2014 – 48,455 miles
  • 2013 – 40,126 miles
  • 2012 – 31,433 miles
  • 2011 – 25,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,870 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,870 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,870 miles
    Test number
    116708069101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,438 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    534967796316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,866 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,866 miles
    Test number
    742258472924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,447 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,447 miles
    Test number
    752506547694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,155 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    213966831162
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Pass77,510 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,510 miles
    Test number
    194305479501
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
  7. Pass76,157 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,157 miles
    Test number
    633300606117
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryNo travel in front suspension - both suspension switches not connected
    • AdvisorySide repeaters dim
  8. Fail76,157 miles (+1,616)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,157 miles
    Test number
    988619379693
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryNo travel in front suspension - both suspension switches not connected
    • AdvisorySide repeaters dim
  9. Pass74,541 miles (+3,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,541 miles
    Test number
    289823562661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front air suspension levelling sensor linkage broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front air suspension levelling sensor linkage broken
  10. Pass71,466 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,466 miles
    Test number
    930489280610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,356 miles (+6,805)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    903559440423
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
  12. Pass64,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    625577535805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail64,453 miles (+9,340)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,453 miles
    Test number
    127289179024
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass55,113 miles (+6,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    858523455137
    • NoteHigh level brake light inpoerative
  15. Pass48,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,455 miles
    Test number
    228042784151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,455 miles (+8,329)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,455 miles
    Test number
    367822084189
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass40,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,126 miles
    Test number
    765349973137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail40,126 miles (+8,693)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,126 miles
    Test number
    317809373179
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass31,433 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,433 miles
    Test number
    615422752141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,034 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,034 miles
    Test number
    859158851154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,908 miles
    Test number
    466776621094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 VWR

Does V16 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 VWR expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 VWR?
The MOT on V16 VWR expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 VWR done?
V16 VWR was recorded at 93,870 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has V16 VWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 VWR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V16 VWR 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 VWR find?
V16 VWR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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