Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
L16 MBJMOT history
L16 MBJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,873 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 86,873 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,644 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 MBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 MBJ was last recorded at 86,873 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,873 miles · 26 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,644 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,873 miles
- 2025 – 82,926 miles
- 2024 – 78,225 miles
- 2023 – 74,192 miles
- 2022 – 70,005 miles
- 2020 – 68,175 miles
- 2019 – 64,777 miles
- 2018 – 60,640 miles
- 2017 – 57,180 miles
- 2016 – 51,495 miles
- 2015 – 43,634 miles
- 2014 – 34,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,873 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Silencer Casing CorrodedRecorded 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,873 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 86,873 miles
- Test number
- 895441356940
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Silencer Casing Corroded
Fail86,873 miles (+3,947)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,873 miles
- Test number
- 422109576914
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Silencer Casing Corroded
Pass82,926 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 82,926 miles
- Test number
- 801300056333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Clasp casing. (7.1.2 (d))
Fail82,926 miles (+4,701)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,926 miles
- Test number
- 153277641637
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Clasp casing. (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass78,225 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 78,225 miles
- Test number
- 611774508748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,213 miles (+4,021)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,213 miles
- Test number
- 808686395951
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a malfunction. (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. Bush deteriorated resulting in excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. Bush deteriorated resulting in excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Lever has no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass74,192 miles (+4,187)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 74,192 miles
- Test number
- 463653916241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,005 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 70,005 miles
- Test number
- 918628222239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail70,002 miles (+1,827)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,002 miles
- Test number
- 403832835413
- MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,175 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 68,175 miles
- Test number
- 164334897285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail68,174 miles (+3,397)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,174 miles
- Test number
- 189071401681
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,777 miles (+4,137)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 64,777 miles
- Test number
- 662559181913
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 60,640 miles
- Test number
- 255998464679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,640 miles (+3,460)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,640 miles
- Test number
- 215589564904
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass57,180 miles (+5,685)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 57,180 miles
- Test number
- 532899201230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,495 miles (+7,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 51,495 miles
- Test number
- 864394929811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,634 miles (+9,145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 43,634 miles
- Test number
- 114657029065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,489 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 34,489 miles
- Test number
- 379009844332
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L16 MBJ
- Does L16 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MBJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 MBJ?
- The MOT on L16 MBJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 MBJ done?
- L16 MBJ was recorded at 86,873 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,644 miles a year.
- Has L16 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 MBJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 MBJ 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 MBJ find?
- L16 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear silencer casing corroded.
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