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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

LE16 BARMOT history

LE16 BAR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 53,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LE16 BAR blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,542 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 BAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
17 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 BAR was last recorded at 53,542 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,311 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,231 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,542 miles
  • 2025 – 52,311 miles
  • 2024 – 46,760 miles
  • 2023 – 40,735 miles
  • 2022 – 34,835 miles
  • 2021 – 29,848 miles
  • 2020 – 25,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,542 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,542 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    693876084777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,311 miles (+5,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,311 miles
    Test number
    880770077060
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective SLEEVE CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,760 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    46,760 miles
    Test number
    475810473957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,566 miles (+5,831)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    423908758965
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))

  5. Pass40,735 miles (+5,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    808309852137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass34,835 miles (+4,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,835 miles
    Test number
    391261929787
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass29,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,848 miles
    Test number
    245498422114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,848 miles (+4,297)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,848 miles
    Test number
    288493079862
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass25,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,551 miles
    Test number
    995013043440
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X CHILD SEATS INTHE REAR

Questions about LE16 BAR

Does LE16 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 BAR is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 BAR?
The MOT on LE16 BAR is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 BAR done?
LE16 BAR was recorded at 53,542 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has LE16 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 BAR has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LE16 BAR 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 LE16 BAR find?
LE16 BAR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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