Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc
L16 JTKMOT history
L16 JTK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 69,729 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,245 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 JTK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 13 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 JTK was last recorded at 69,729 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 69,729 miles · 29 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,245 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,729 miles
- 2025 – 57,574 miles
- 2024 – 47,489 miles
- 2023 – 41,594 miles
- 2022 – 41,425 miles
- 2021 – 40,915 miles
- 2020 – 40,251 miles
- 2019 – 39,968 miles
- 2018 – 39,455 miles
- 2017 – 38,730 miles
- 2016 – 37,881 miles
- 2015 – 37,039 miles
- 2014 – 35,808 miles
- 2013 – 34,858 miles
- 2012 – 31,240 miles
- 2011 – 24,590 miles
- 2010 – 18,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,729 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 69,729 miles
- Test number
- 880434855768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,729 miles (+12,155)3 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,729 miles
- Test number
- 476371076229
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass57,574 miles (+10,085)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 57,574 miles
- Test number
- 145781603272
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,489 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 47,489 miles
- Test number
- 769060726287
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail47,486 miles (+5,892)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,486 miles
- Test number
- 104006092699
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,594 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 41,594 miles
- Test number
- 409058759706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,425 miles (+510)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 41,425 miles
- Test number
- 597850216308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass40,915 miles (+664)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 40,915 miles
- Test number
- 479501929310
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,251 miles (+283)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 40,251 miles
- Test number
- 331620792836
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,968 miles (+513)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 39,968 miles
- Test number
- 359866700642
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass39,455 miles (+725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,455 miles
- Test number
- 101935578663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,730 miles (+849)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 38,730 miles
- Test number
- 113311251581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,881 miles (+842)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,881 miles
- Test number
- 404889306031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge almost void of tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge almost void of tread (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,039 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 37,039 miles
- Test number
- 138916285070
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass35,808 miles (+950)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 35,808 miles
- Test number
- 167674184486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,858 miles (+3,618)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 34,858 miles
- Test number
- 115079193484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,240 miles
- Test number
- 338396592048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,240 miles (+6,650)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,240 miles
- Test number
- 569826892034
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass24,590 miles (+6,351)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 24,590 miles
- Test number
- 597166691026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 18,239 miles
- Test number
- 704898870069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 JTK
- Does L16 JTK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JTK is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 JTK?
- The MOT on L16 JTK is valid until 29 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 JTK done?
- L16 JTK was recorded at 69,729 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
- Has L16 JTK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 JTK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 JTK 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 JTK find?
- L16 JTK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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