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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

X16 WJMMOT history

X16 WJM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

X16 WJM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,022 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 WJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 WJM was last recorded at 101,022 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,942 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
5,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,022 miles
  • 2025 – 90,539 miles
  • 2024 – 86,018 miles
  • 2023 – 79,310 miles
  • 2022 – 69,512 miles
  • 2021 – 63,142 miles
  • 2020 – 57,577 miles
  • 2019 – 54,792 miles
  • 2018 – 51,509 miles
  • 2017 – 46,941 miles
  • 2016 – 42,891 miles
  • 2015 – 33,473 miles
  • 2014 – 32,686 miles
  • 2013 – 29,248 miles
  • 2012 – 25,632 miles
  • 2011 – 19,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,022 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft constant velocity boot leaking greaseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,022 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    221227088224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft constant velocity boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail100,942 miles (+10,403)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,942 miles
    Test number
    125486705020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft constant velocity boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass90,539 miles (+4,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,539 miles
    Test number
    800531819113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass86,018 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    612696419080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,310 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,310 miles
    Test number
    629012568434
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear offside & nearside suspension bump stops perished
  6. Fail79,310 miles (+9,798)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,310 miles
    Test number
    534442824217
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear offside & nearside suspension bump stops perished
  7. Pass69,512 miles (+6,370)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,512 miles
    Test number
    127016757606
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear offside & nearside shock absorber bump stops perished
  8. Pass63,142 miles (+5,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    522627226095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  9. Pass57,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    347219914440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,577 miles (+2,785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    932191604960
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass54,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    153465908218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail54,792 miles (+3,283)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    287878532343
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass51,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    755079347728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail51,509 miles (+4,568)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    355101252075
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass46,941 miles (+4,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    366185128912
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNo density recorded in smoke test
  16. Pass42,891 miles (+5,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    877946250066
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge
  17. Pass37,561 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,561 miles
    Test number
    855227453045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,473 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,473 miles
    Test number
    915316305162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,686 miles (+3,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,686 miles
    Test number
    986741254383
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
  20. Pass29,248 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,248 miles
    Test number
    565226343385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,632 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,632 miles
    Test number
    306372262322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,676 miles
    Test number
    425434361327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 WJM

Does X16 WJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 WJM is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X16 WJM?
The MOT on X16 WJM is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 WJM done?
X16 WJM was recorded at 101,022 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,519 miles a year.
Has X16 WJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 WJM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X16 WJM 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 X16 WJM find?
X16 WJM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front drive shaft constant velocity boot leaking grease; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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