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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L16 MWOMOT history

L16 MWO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L16 MWO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,445 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MWO was last recorded at 88,445 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 8,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,779 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8,666 miles
Average per year
8,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,445 miles
  • 2025 – 79,779 miles
  • 2024 – 67,842 miles
  • 2023 – 61,029 miles
  • 2022 – 52,391 miles
  • 2021 – 43,669 miles
  • 2020 – 33,826 miles
  • 2019 – 26,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,445 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake near end of reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBonnet catch missing ,but still accessable to open

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,445 miles (+8,666)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    565376892416
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake near end of reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch missing ,but still accessable to open

  2. Pass79,779 miles (+11,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    864742876927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  3. Pass67,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    838439657366
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn to limit

  4. Fail67,842 miles (+6,813)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    575382461779
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn to limit

  5. Pass61,029 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,029 miles
    Test number
    591263423559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,918 miles (+8,527)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    710750748054
    • MajorExhaust system insecure at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel fitted to o/s/r (steel wheel)

  7. Pass52,391 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,391 miles
    Test number
    555086454734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,109 miles (+8,440)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    176220703343
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to fluid loss (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leak at n/s/r brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,669 miles
    Test number
    502305051760
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to limit

  10. Fail43,669 miles (+9,843)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,669 miles
    Test number
    337965086670
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to limit

  11. Pass33,826 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,826 miles
    Test number
    876984566036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,802 miles (+7,751)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,802 miles
    Test number
    345350335278
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass26,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,051 miles
    Test number
    516274311633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L16 MWO

Does L16 MWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MWO is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MWO?
The MOT on L16 MWO is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MWO done?
L16 MWO was recorded at 88,445 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,948 miles a year.
Has L16 MWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MWO has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 MWO 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 MWO find?
L16 MWO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front inner steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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