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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L16 GVAMOT history

L16 GVA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L16 GVA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
161,073 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GVA was last recorded at 161,073 miles on 14 May 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,992 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
6,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,073 miles
  • 2025 – 160,992 miles
  • 2024 – 158,449 miles
  • 2023 – 152,729 miles
  • 2022 – 144,786 miles
  • 2021 – 139,693 miles
  • 2020 – 136,631 miles
  • 2019 – 130,404 miles
  • 2018 – 124,932 miles
  • 2017 – 118,995 miles
  • 2016 – 111,918 miles
  • 2015 – 100,144 miles
  • 2014 – 83,480 miles
  • 2012 – 73,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,073 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,073 miles (+81)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,073 miles
    Test number
    124048574849
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,992 miles
    Test number
    923328885860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail160,992 miles (+2,543)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,992 miles
    Test number
    430576254336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,449 miles
    Test number
    524789714243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,448 miles (+5,719)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,448 miles
    Test number
    816224658008
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  6. Pass152,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,729 miles
    Test number
    101068985657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,729 miles (+7,943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,729 miles
    Test number
    621722583947
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass144,786 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,786 miles
    Test number
    817252557228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,693 miles (+3,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,693 miles
    Test number
    899930056180
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass136,631 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,631 miles
    Test number
    945385678717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,404 miles
    Test number
    635963997205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,404 miles (+5,472)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,404 miles
    Test number
    459802510992
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass124,932 miles (+5,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,932 miles
    Test number
    387062201739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass118,995 miles (+7,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    513605029162
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  15. Pass111,918 miles (+11,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,918 miles
    Test number
    203197961732
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass100,144 miles (+16,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,144 miles
    Test number
    128798935455
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail83,480 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,480 miles
    Test number
    358739524051
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront tyre edges worn

  18. Pass83,480 miles (+10,474)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,480 miles
    Test number
    687929824094
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront tyre edges worn

  19. Pass73,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    939832452317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail73,006 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    425448542420
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about L16 GVA

Does L16 GVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GVA is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 GVA?
The MOT on L16 GVA is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 GVA done?
L16 GVA was recorded at 161,073 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,565 miles a year.
Has L16 GVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GVA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 GVA 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 GVA find?
L16 GVA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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