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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LM16 DRVMOT history

LM16 DRV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 74,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LM16 DRV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,461 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 DRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 DRV was last recorded at 74,461 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,522 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,939 miles
Average per year
6,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,461 miles
  • 2024 – 68,522 miles
  • 2023 – 62,428 miles
  • 2022 – 56,635 miles
  • 2021 – 50,434 miles
  • 2020 – 43,677 miles
  • 2019 – 33,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,461 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,461 miles (+5,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    801762019060
    • 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))

  2. Pass68,522 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,522 miles
    Test number
    352609509926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,428 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    718083005226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,635 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    781344666056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,434 miles (+6,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    885353853141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass43,677 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,677 miles
    Test number
    992043986813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,135 miles (+5,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    307589440440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    33,434 miles
    Test number
    977032154772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,434 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,434 miles
    Test number
    276796586222
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LM16 DRV

Does LM16 DRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 DRV is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 DRV?
The MOT on LM16 DRV is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 DRV done?
LM16 DRV was recorded at 74,461 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,249 miles a year.
Has LM16 DRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 DRV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LM16 DRV 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 LM16 DRV find?
LM16 DRV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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