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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L16 SLEMOT history

L16 SLE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 61,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L16 SLE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,010 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SLE was last recorded at 61,010 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,663 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,010 miles
  • 2025 – 58,663 miles
  • 2024 – 51,923 miles
  • 2023 – 44,523 miles
  • 2022 – 39,152 miles
  • 2021 – 31,202 miles
  • 2019 – 22,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,010 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,010 miles (+2,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    549693896894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin

  2. Pass58,663 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    446377374665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,923 miles (+7,400)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,923 miles
    Test number
    283844787573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    378442596826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,523 miles (+5,371)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    896067779557
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass39,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    975500139427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,152 miles (+7,950)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    757870337627
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass31,202 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    824450039577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,815 miles
    Test number
    791223243508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SLE

Does L16 SLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SLE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SLE?
The MOT on L16 SLE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SLE done?
L16 SLE was recorded at 61,010 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has L16 SLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SLE has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 SLE 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 SLE find?
L16 SLE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall; rear exhaust box outer skin.

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