MG 3 VX16VFU has 12 MOTs

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This 2016 MG 3 has Passed 8 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2019

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 71,918 miles 3 weeks ago on Friday 14th August 2026 at 07:59.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Sunday 12th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

VX16VFU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202771,918 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 202512TH SEPTEMBER 202666,491 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED29TH AUGUST 202566,482 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 202412TH SEPTEMBER 202558,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Gearbox Fluid Leaking
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202312TH SEPTEMBER 202451,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 202351,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202217TH OCTOBER 202344,560 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202117TH OCTOBER 202236,596 MI
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 202136,589 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202017TH OCTOBER 202131,523 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 202031,523 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Malfunctioning Or Obviously Inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH MARCH 201917TH OCTOBER 202022,027 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VX16VFU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

VX16VFU MOT Comments

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VX16VFU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 71,918 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,192 miles

VX16VFU FAQs

This Mg 3 with registration VX16VFU was manufactured on Monday 18th April 2016 so it is currently 10 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 71,918 miles, so this Mg has travelled an average of 7,192 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 12 MOTs on record for this Mg 3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2019. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VX16VFU has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mg 3 has had 20 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mg 3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does VX16VFU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 6th September 2026 VX16VFU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VX16VFU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 6th September 2026 VX16VFU does have Tax. Read more

When does VX16VFU Tax expire?

The current Tax for VX16VFU will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VX16VFU MOT expire?

The current MOT for VX16VFU will expire in 1 year on Sunday 12th September 2027. Read more

When did VX16VFU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VX16VFU was on Friday 14th August 2026 at 07:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VX16VFU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for VX16VFU we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VX16VFU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for VX16VFU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VX16VFU?

VX16VFU is registered as a 2016 Mg 3. Read more

How many miles has VX16VFU done?

The odometer reading for VX16VFU at the last MOT in August 2026 was 71,918 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,192 miles per year. Read more

How old is VX16VFU?

The vehicle VX16VFU was manufactured in 2016 so it is currently 10 years old. It was first registered on Monday 18th April 2016. Read more

What colour is VX16VFU?

The official colour of VX16VFU is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does VX16VFU have?

VX16VFU has a 1.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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