Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc
L116 XABMOT history
L116 XAB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 140,140 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L116 XAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 19 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L116 XAB was last recorded at 140,140 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 5,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,865 miles · 28 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,275 miles
- Average per year
- 7,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,140 miles
- 2025 – 134,865 miles
- 2024 – 128,623 miles
- 2023 – 119,374 miles
- 2022 – 110,116 miles
- 2021 – 101,506 miles
- 2020 – 97,952 miles
- 2019 – 93,954 miles
- 2018 – 81,745 miles
- 2017 – 72,411 miles
- 2016 – 63,433 miles
- 2015 – 50,527 miles
- 2014 – 47,098 miles
- 2013 – 42,144 miles
- 2012 – 37,379 miles
- 2011 – 33,031 miles
- 2010 – 26,501 miles
- 2009 – 19,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,140 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,140 miles (+5,275)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 140,140 miles
- Test number
- 349711107553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,865 miles (+6,242)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 134,865 miles
- Test number
- 618997471062
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,623 miles (+9,249)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 128,623 miles
- Test number
- 404567915272
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 119,374 miles
- Test number
- 344353443388
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,368 miles (+9,252)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,368 miles
- Test number
- 681149225033
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,116 miles (+8,610)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 110,116 miles
- Test number
- 264608271844
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass101,506 miles (+3,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 101,506 miles
- Test number
- 159840693241
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake force only just met
Pass97,952 miles (+3,998)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 97,952 miles
- Test number
- 537262911446
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass93,954 miles (+12,209)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 93,954 miles
- Test number
- 838768170592
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 81,745 miles
- Test number
- 148255300640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,745 miles (+9,334)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,745 miles
- Test number
- 679094191099
- MajorFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,411 miles (+8,978)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 72,411 miles
- Test number
- 740336234671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,433 miles (+12,906)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 63,433 miles
- Test number
- 155664780134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,527 miles (+3,429)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 50,527 miles
- Test number
- 729505955133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,098 miles (+4,954)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 47,098 miles
- Test number
- 905389364225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,144 miles (+4,765)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 42,144 miles
- Test number
- 309093573423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,379 miles (+4,348)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 37,379 miles
- Test number
- 458132172274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,031 miles (+6,530)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 33,031 miles
- Test number
- 815056061266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,501 miles (+6,916)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 26,501 miles
- Test number
- 901984470266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 19,585 miles
- Test number
- 714465879223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L116 XAB
- Does L116 XAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L116 XAB is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L116 XAB?
- The MOT on L116 XAB is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L116 XAB done?
- L116 XAB was recorded at 140,140 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
- Has L116 XAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L116 XAB has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L116 XAB 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 L116 XAB find?
- L116 XAB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front inner steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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