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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LD16 AOUMOT history

LD16 AOU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 38,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LD16 AOU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,123 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 AOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 AOU was last recorded at 38,123 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,121 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,002 miles
Average per year
3,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,123 miles
  • 2025 – 35,121 miles
  • 2024 – 31,474 miles
  • 2023 – 27,001 miles
  • 2022 – 22,393 miles
  • 2021 – 17,325 miles
  • 2020 – 16,123 miles
  • 2019 – 12,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,123 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront wipers juddering but clearing screen
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front wipers juddering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,123 miles (+3,002)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    151838001564
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers juddering but clearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass35,121 miles (+3,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    254710507001
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront wipers juddering
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass31,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    31,474 miles
    Test number
    792055793276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  4. Fail31,470 miles (+4,469)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,470 miles
    Test number
    831575726206
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass27,001 miles (+4,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,001 miles
    Test number
    615950996299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers juddering
  6. Pass22,393 miles (+5,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    22,393 miles
    Test number
    649129401529
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass17,325 miles (+1,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    17,325 miles
    Test number
    157246278037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass16,123 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    16,123 miles
    Test number
    174491676030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    12,351 miles
    Test number
    773055718780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD16 AOU

Does LD16 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 AOU is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD16 AOU?
The MOT on LD16 AOU is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 AOU done?
LD16 AOU was recorded at 38,123 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
Has LD16 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 AOU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD16 AOU 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 LD16 AOU find?
LD16 AOU passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front wipers juddering but clearing screen; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 8 more.

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