
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass43,298 miles (+2,361)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 43,298 miles
- Test number
- 651083334032
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass37,793 miles (+2,811)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 37,793 miles
- Test number
- 267883478731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,982 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 34,982 miles
- Test number
- 849848663369
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass29,396 miles (+3,841)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 29,396 miles
- Test number
- 855591172207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,555 miles (+3,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 25,555 miles
- Test number
- 534501215806
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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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