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J16W LM
VOLKSWAGEN J16W LM
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Jun 2023
First reg1 Dec 2001
Mileage62,139 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 April 2026.

PASSED · 2 Jun 2022
Test date2 Jun 2022
Expiry1 Jun 2023
Test number586303298808
Mileage62,139 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front wing repaired with tape
FAILED · 30 May 2022
Test date30 May 2022
Expiry
Test number466266117467
Mileage62,099 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front wing repaired with tape
PASSED · 2 Jun 2021
Test date2 Jun 2021
Expiry1 Jun 2022
Test number914664970840
Mileage55,744 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front wing repaired by tape
Advisoryexhaust hitting floor
FAILED · 15 Feb 2021
Test date15 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number382119482444
Mileage55,654 mi
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2020
Test date7 Feb 2020
Expiry22 Feb 2021
Test number775252242778
Mileage49,832 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2019
Test date19 Feb 2019
Expiry22 Feb 2020
Test number330769502764
Mileage48,825 mi
FAILED · 18 Feb 2019
Test date18 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number703270762262
Mileage48,812 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Feb 2018
Test date23 Feb 2018
Expiry22 Feb 2019
Test number942451641356
Mileage47,527 mi
Advisoryheadlamps in poor condition
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Advisoryrear wheel cylinders in poor condition
FAILED · 19 Feb 2018
Test date19 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number300291980017
Mileage47,527 mi
FailFront Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2017
Test date21 Feb 2017
Expiry20 Feb 2018
Test number152759157385
Mileage46,125 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to hub. (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryoil leak.
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 13 Feb 2017
Test date13 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number631794185769
Mileage46,125 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Power steering ram(s) components fouling rubber boot twisted. (2.3.4d)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryfront brake discs corroded.
FailOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring at strut as bracket corroded/broken off. (1.9.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to hub. (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryoil leak.
FailOffside Front coil spring broken at top. (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
PASSED · 8 Feb 2016
Test date8 Feb 2016
Expiry7 Feb 2017
Test number569877717436
Mileage45,000 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2015
Test date21 Jan 2015
Expiry5 Feb 2016
Test number199651825037
Mileage42,169 mi
FAILED · 20 Jan 2015
Test date20 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number816200225091
Mileage42,169 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 5 Feb 2014
Test date5 Feb 2014
Expiry5 Feb 2015
Test number877136634072
Mileage38,409 mi
FAILED · 4 Feb 2014
Test date4 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number629405334059
Mileage38,407 mi
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
FailBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
PASSED · 6 Feb 2013
Test date6 Feb 2013
Expiry5 Feb 2014
Test number788987033052
Mileage34,719 mi
FAILED · 6 Feb 2013
Test date6 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number569067733053
Mileage34,718 mi
FailCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
FailNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User Enteredexhaust tail pipe deteiorated
PASSED · 30 Nov 2011
Test date30 Nov 2011
Expiry29 Nov 2012
Test number525474331369
Mileage31,127 mi
User Enteredbrake discs pitted
User Enteredoffside rear tyre cracks in tread
PASSED · 26 Nov 2010
Test date26 Nov 2010
Expiry28 Nov 2011
Test number404130830414
Mileage28,557 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
PASSED · 20 Nov 2009
Test date20 Nov 2009
Expiry28 Nov 2010
Test number494194929432
Mileage29,199 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2009
Test date18 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number974002129329
Mileage26,197 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre tread poor
FAILED · 4 Nov 2008
Test date4 Nov 2008
Expiry
Test number471689408438
Mileage23,260 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 4 Nov 2008
Test date4 Nov 2008
Expiry28 Nov 2009
Test number810469908319
Mileage23,260 mi
PASSED · 29 Nov 2007
Test date29 Nov 2007
Expiry28 Nov 2008
Test number491643037342
Mileage20,333 mi
FAILED · 28 Nov 2007
Test date28 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number893802237347
Mileage20,331 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2006
Test date10 Nov 2006
Expiry10 Nov 2007
Test number984024916362
Mileage17,094 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2005
Test date11 Nov 2005
Expiry10 Nov 2006
Test number192535615306
Mileage13,490 mi
User Enteredn/s front tyre approaching wear indicator