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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

L16 LMXMOT history

L16 LMX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 46,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L16 LMX white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
46,621 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LMX was last recorded at 46,621 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,616 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,621 miles
  • 2025 – 44,853 miles
  • 2024 – 43,298 miles
  • 2023 – 40,937 miles
  • 2022 – 37,793 miles
  • 2021 – 34,982 miles
  • 2020 – 31,986 miles
  • 2019 – 29,396 miles
  • 2018 – 25,555 miles
  • 2017 – 22,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,621 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,621 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    46,621 miles
    Test number
    211874899704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail46,616 miles (+1,763)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    351763784150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass44,853 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,853 miles
    Test number
    169442751225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass43,298 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,298 miles
    Test number
    651083334032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,937 miles (+3,144)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,937 miles
    Test number
    759330917657
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass37,793 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,793 miles
    Test number
    267883478731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,982 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    849848663369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,930 miles (+2,944)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,930 miles
    Test number
    442526586804
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass31,986 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,986 miles
    Test number
    117650476524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail31,981 miles (+2,585)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,981 miles
    Test number
    901085055939
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass29,396 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,396 miles
    Test number
    855591172207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,555 miles (+3,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    534501215806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass22,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    22,381 miles
    Test number
    831922433690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 LMX

Does L16 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LMX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 LMX?
The MOT on L16 LMX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 LMX done?
L16 LMX was recorded at 46,621 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,691 miles a year.
Has L16 LMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LMX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 LMX 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 LMX find?
L16 LMX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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