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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L16 ADWMOT history

L16 ADW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 59,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L16 ADW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,173 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ADW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ADW was last recorded at 59,173 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,854 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,319 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,173 miles
  • 2025 – 54,854 miles
  • 2024 – 43,450 miles
  • 2023 – 36,118 miles
  • 2022 – 34,106 miles
  • 2021 – 28,911 miles
  • 2020 – 20,157 miles
  • 2019 – 9,585 miles
  • 2017 – 9,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,173 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,173 miles (+4,319)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,173 miles
    Test number
    893389995821
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass54,854 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    433545659882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,626 miles (+11,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    225604647815
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass43,450 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    275784967889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,118 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    839691494214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,106 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,106 miles
    Test number
    368643828969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,911 miles (+8,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    738609099984
    • 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))

  8. Pass20,157 miles (+10,572)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,157 miles
    Test number
    810891242982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,585 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    9,585 miles
    Test number
    251875077075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,557 miles
    Test number
    313464701425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ADW

Does L16 ADW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ADW is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ADW?
The MOT on L16 ADW is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ADW done?
L16 ADW was recorded at 59,173 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has L16 ADW ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 ADW has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 ADW 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 L16 ADW find?
L16 ADW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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