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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

L16 LDSMOT history

L16 LDS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

L16 LDS blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
59,724 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LDS was last recorded at 59,724 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,724 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,724 miles
  • 2025 – 57,098 miles
  • 2024 – 54,559 miles
  • 2023 – 51,752 miles
  • 2022 – 48,862 miles
  • 2021 – 46,581 miles
  • 2020 – 45,089 miles
  • 2019 – 42,073 miles
  • 2018 – 38,080 miles
  • 2017 – 34,317 miles
  • 2016 – 31,078 miles
  • 2015 – 27,978 miles
  • 2014 – 23,921 miles
  • 2013 – 20,285 miles
  • 2012 – 16,388 miles
  • 2011 – 12,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,724 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    737501735749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,724 miles (+2,626)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    160604060430
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass57,098 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    145684754514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,559 miles (+2,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    296843628422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass51,752 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    434704396293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn ----185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    172170027571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail48,862 miles (+2,281)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    769862171063
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass46,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,581 miles
    Test number
    533461620310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail46,581 miles (+1,492)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,581 miles
    Test number
    309561997490
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,089 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,089 miles
    Test number
    289365085813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,073 miles (+3,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    42,073 miles
    Test number
    559562464794
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass38,080 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,080 miles
    Test number
    218268115224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,317 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    450708987422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,078 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,078 miles
    Test number
    402103684172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,978 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,978 miles
    Test number
    805167595107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,921 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,921 miles
    Test number
    718938484187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,285 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    629639083130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,388 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,388 miles
    Test number
    689078282156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,489 miles
    Test number
    507201681114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 LDS

Does L16 LDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LDS is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 LDS?
The MOT on L16 LDS is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 LDS done?
L16 LDS was recorded at 59,724 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
Has L16 LDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LDS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 LDS 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 LDS find?
L16 LDS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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