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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LD16 VLJMOT history

LD16 VLJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LD16 VLJ white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,619 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 VLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 VLJ was last recorded at 49,619 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 14,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,889 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,730 miles
Average per year
6,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,619 miles
  • 2024 – 34,889 miles
  • 2023 – 28,221 miles
  • 2022 – 12,654 miles
  • 2021 – 11,987 miles
  • 2020 – 10,948 miles
  • 2019 – 8,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,619 miles (+14,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    930655849047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass34,889 miles (+6,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    34,889 miles
    Test number
    757881451369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass28,221 miles (+15,567)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    28,221 miles
    Test number
    551616081551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass12,654 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    12,654 miles
    Test number
    265013070150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail12,650 miles (+21)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    689264939912
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail12,629 miles (+642)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,629 miles
    Test number
    778186923182
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass11,987 miles (+1,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    11,987 miles
    Test number
    430294693134
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fited

  8. Pass10,948 miles (+2,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    10,948 miles
    Test number
    400380505489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass8,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    8,934 miles
    Test number
    280248733191
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

Questions about LD16 VLJ

Does LD16 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD16 VLJ is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD16 VLJ?
The MOT on LD16 VLJ is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD16 VLJ done?
LD16 VLJ was recorded at 49,619 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,486 miles a year.
Has LD16 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 VLJ has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD16 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
LD16 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.

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