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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L16 VYFMOT history

L16 VYF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 50,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L16 VYF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,703 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VYF was last recorded at 50,703 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,229 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,474 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,703 miles
  • 2025 – 40,229 miles
  • 2024 – 37,887 miles
  • 2023 – 36,253 miles
  • 2022 – 33,042 miles
  • 2021 – 27,650 miles
  • 2019 – 20,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,703 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,703 miles (+10,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    393885848815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass40,229 miles (+2,342)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,229 miles
    Test number
    899226051969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass37,887 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    37,887 miles
    Test number
    855441389306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,253 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,253 miles
    Test number
    774298615609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,042 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,042 miles
    Test number
    722203991452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,650 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    27,650 miles
    Test number
    561856270806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,495 miles
    Test number
    515320807489
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L16 VYF

Does L16 VYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VYF is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VYF?
The MOT on L16 VYF is valid until 7 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 VYF done?
L16 VYF was recorded at 50,703 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has L16 VYF ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 VYF has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 VYF 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 VYF find?
L16 VYF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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