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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

L16 DMAMOT history

L16 DMA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L16 DMA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,763 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DMA was last recorded at 79,763 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,004 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,759 miles
Average per year
3,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,763 miles
  • 2025 – 75,004 miles
  • 2024 – 74,850 miles
  • 2023 – 65,625 miles
  • 2022 – 60,631 miles
  • 2021 – 58,207 miles
  • 2020 – 55,774 miles
  • 2019 – 50,418 miles
  • 2018 – 45,332 miles
  • 2017 – 40,418 miles
  • 2016 – 36,496 miles
  • 2015 – 32,022 miles
  • 2014 – 27,715 miles
  • 2013 – 23,868 miles
  • 2012 – 22,019 miles
  • 2011 – 16,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,763 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle general underseal

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,763 miles (+4,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,763 miles
    Test number
    520965705157
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle general underseal

  2. Pass75,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    995871042001
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle front and Rear undersell

  3. Fail75,002 miles (+152)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,002 miles
    Test number
    829909861277
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle front and Rear undersell

  4. Pass74,850 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,850 miles
    Test number
    534291285007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,187 miles (+222)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    452129465361
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail72,965 miles (+7,340)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,965 miles
    Test number
    394326742565
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,625 miles (+69)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    126578669718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on edges, also perished and cracked, aged 2015 [alignment issue] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp at centre corroded

  8. Fail65,556 miles (+4,925)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    218255923160
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on edges, also perished and cracked, aged 2015 [alignment issue] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp at centre corroded

  9. Pass60,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,631 miles
    Test number
    344150505061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,628 miles (+2,421)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,628 miles
    Test number
    978992770833
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass58,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    251436748006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,207 miles (+2,433)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    631850332847
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass55,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    970443783036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail55,774 miles (+5,356)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    116184694707
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass50,418 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    566383429460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,332 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,332 miles
    Test number
    251125913137
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of rear silencer loose

  17. Pass40,418 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    176985711786
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass36,496 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,496 miles
    Test number
    677904123829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,495 miles (+4,473)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    463386044330
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,022 miles (+4,307)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    176776235477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass27,715 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    206747834049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,868 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,868 miles
    Test number
    136441533479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,019 miles
    Test number
    137764422026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,019 miles (+5,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,019 miles
    Test number
    237544422081
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass16,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    16,949 miles
    Test number
    829968311005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 DMA

Does L16 DMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DMA is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 DMA?
The MOT on L16 DMA is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 DMA done?
L16 DMA was recorded at 79,763 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
Has L16 DMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DMA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 DMA 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 DMA find?
L16 DMA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: under the vehicle general underseal.

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