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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L16 COYMOT history

L16 COY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L16 COY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,002 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 COY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 COY was last recorded at 76,002 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,002 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,002 miles
  • 2025 – 71,839 miles
  • 2024 – 68,222 miles
  • 2023 – 63,177 miles
  • 2022 – 57,617 miles
  • 2021 – 51,535 miles
  • 2020 – 47,630 miles
  • 2019 – 40,659 miles
  • 2018 – 31,667 miles
  • 2017 – 23,677 miles
  • 2016 – 17,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,002 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    866178907288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,002 miles (+4,163)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    987255397939
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,839 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    570370336451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    168669661447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,222 miles (+5,045)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    781939317262
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  6. Pass63,177 miles (+5,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    421765367052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,617 miles (+6,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,617 miles
    Test number
    603609401847
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass51,535 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    929768203392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    131162401049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,630 miles (+6,971)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    665493404494
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass40,659 miles (+8,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,659 miles
    Test number
    995699879977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,667 miles (+7,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,667 miles
    Test number
    808093189121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,677 miles
    Test number
    557213064401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail23,677 miles (+6,671)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,677 miles
    Test number
    168509528615
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass17,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,006 miles
    Test number
    598042903169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat and belt

Questions about L16 COY

Does L16 COY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 COY is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 COY?
The MOT on L16 COY is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 COY done?
L16 COY was recorded at 76,002 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
Has L16 COY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 COY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 COY 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 COY find?
L16 COY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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