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2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL16BWJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2016
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 11 May 2027
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 79,508 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2027 5 Jul 202619 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,771 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 74,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,666 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 56,543 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 43,728 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to separate from insert. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 33,362 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- both front tyres bald on inside edge
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 24,452 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021 5 Jul 202616 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 18,635 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 5 Jul 202615 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 18,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
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GL16BWJ was registered on 2016-04-18
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