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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LE16 FAAMOT history

LE16 FAA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LE16 FAA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,541 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 FAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 FAA was last recorded at 48,541 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,535 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,541 miles
  • 2025 – 45,792 miles
  • 2024 – 41,393 miles
  • 2023 – 36,192 miles
  • 2022 – 29,003 miles
  • 2021 – 24,684 miles
  • 2020 – 21,499 miles
  • 2019 – 16,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,541 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake Lever Slight Play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,541 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,541 miles
    Test number
    154684384423
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Lever Slight Play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail48,535 miles (+2,743)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,535 miles
    Test number
    157563692314
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass45,792 miles (+4,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,792 miles
    Test number
    394204674904
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryHand brake leave has play
  4. Pass41,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    726957502036
    • 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. Fail41,393 miles (+5,201)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    123942087244
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake insecure Parking brake lever (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass36,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,192 miles
    Test number
    922556354632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,192 miles (+7,189)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,192 miles
    Test number
    560127484016
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass29,003 miles (+4,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    29,003 miles
    Test number
    880114866477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass24,684 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    24,684 miles
    Test number
    882360861262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,499 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,499 miles
    Test number
    848715987933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    16,050 miles
    Test number
    497934932255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE16 FAA

Does LE16 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 FAA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 FAA?
The MOT on LE16 FAA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 FAA done?
LE16 FAA was recorded at 48,541 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,584 miles a year.
Has LE16 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 FAA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE16 FAA 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 FAA find?
LE16 FAA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: handbrake lever slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking.

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