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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

L16 EWCMOT history

L16 EWC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 108,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

L16 EWC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,404 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
15,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 EWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 EWC was last recorded at 108,404 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 14,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,974 miles · 1 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,430 miles
Average per year
15,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,404 miles
  • 2024 – 93,974 miles
  • 2023 – 82,439 miles
  • 2021 – 50,903 miles
  • 2020 – 25,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,404 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,404 miles (+14,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,404 miles
    Test number
    878264110490
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass93,974 miles (+11,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    263984430586
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,439 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,439 miles
    Test number
    753934032286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,091 miles (+28,188)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    664348165575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass50,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    593103980103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,903 miles (+25,587)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    551861689254
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass25,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,316 miles
    Test number
    851240563079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    907645006504
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L16 EWC

Does L16 EWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 EWC is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 EWC?
The MOT on L16 EWC is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 EWC done?
L16 EWC was recorded at 108,404 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 15,468 miles a year.
Has L16 EWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 EWC has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 EWC 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 EWC find?
L16 EWC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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