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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LC16 XMLMOT history

LC16 XML is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 31,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LC16 XML blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
31,973 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC16 XML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC16 XML was last recorded at 31,973 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 4,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,665 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,308 miles
Average per year
3,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,973 miles
  • 2025 – 27,665 miles
  • 2024 – 23,230 miles
  • 2023 – 18,315 miles
  • 2022 – 13,678 miles
  • 2021 – 9,568 miles
  • 2020 – 6,858 miles
  • 2019 – 6,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    527356886152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail31,973 miles (+4,308)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    302293121775
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass27,665 miles (+4,435)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    27,665 miles
    Test number
    535308911960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass23,230 miles (+4,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,230 miles
    Test number
    970550134516
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (two seats at rear)
  5. Pass18,315 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    18,315 miles
    Test number
    223346213310
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass13,678 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    13,678 miles
    Test number
    309860556130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,568 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    9,568 miles
    Test number
    574186748356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass6,858 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    6,858 miles
    Test number
    754895233077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    6,823 miles
    Test number
    296997737155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC16 XML

Does LC16 XML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC16 XML is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC16 XML?
The MOT on LC16 XML is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC16 XML done?
LC16 XML was recorded at 31,973 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,481 miles a year.
Has LC16 XML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC16 XML has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC16 XML 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 LC16 XML find?
LC16 XML passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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