Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc
L16 GYAMOT history
L16 GYA is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,084 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 85,084 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 GYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 27 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 GYA was last recorded at 85,084 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,012 miles · 12 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 72 miles
- Average per year
- 5,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,084 miles
- 2025 – 81,077 miles
- 2024 – 79,193 miles
- 2023 – 75,779 miles
- 2022 – 69,897 miles
- 2021 – 64,624 miles
- 2020 – 59,960 miles
- 2019 – 49,165 miles
- 2018 – 41,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,084 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 8 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,084 miles (+72)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 85,084 miles
- Test number
- 546287377182
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail85,012 miles (+3,935)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,012 miles
- Test number
- 308456709521
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,077 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 81,077 miles
- Test number
- 581385655006
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail81,077 miles (+1,884)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,077 miles
- Test number
- 379924189257
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass79,193 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 79,193 miles
- Test number
- 923769475611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,190 miles (+3,411)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,190 miles
- Test number
- 936681974447
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,779 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 75,779 miles
- Test number
- 953584304265
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,776 miles (+5,879)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,776 miles
- Test number
- 746850250166
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass69,897 miles (+5,273)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 69,897 miles
- Test number
- 117409674665
- 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))
Pass64,624 miles (+4,664)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 64,624 miles
- Test number
- 380754221930
- 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))
Pass59,960 miles (+10,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 59,960 miles
- Test number
- 673482594929
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp aim slightly low, but meets the current requirements.
Pass49,165 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 49,165 miles
- Test number
- 333214360735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,164 miles (+7,408)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,164 miles
- Test number
- 267805242374
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,756 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 41,756 miles
- Test number
- 530628095747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,680 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,680 miles
- Test number
- 109761789990
- FailureFront Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully test seatbelt
Questions about L16 GYA
- Does L16 GYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GYA is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 GYA?
- The MOT on L16 GYA is valid until 27 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 GYA done?
- L16 GYA was recorded at 85,084 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
- Has L16 GYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 GYA has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 GYA 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 GYA find?
- L16 GYA passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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