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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LM16 DTOMOT history

LM16 DTO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 75,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LM16 DTO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,625 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 DTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 DTO was last recorded at 75,625 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 5,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,830 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,795 miles
Average per year
7,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,625 miles
  • 2025 – 69,830 miles
  • 2024 – 64,096 miles
  • 2023 – 44,139 miles
  • 2022 – 38,689 miles
  • 2021 – 30,361 miles
  • 2020 – 25,295 miles
  • 2019 – 22,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,625 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,625 miles (+5,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,625 miles
    Test number
    245271110742
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,830 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    299137364327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail69,826 miles (+5,730)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,826 miles
    Test number
    835010485091
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended Receiver. (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass64,096 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,096 miles
    Test number
    370942683743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,277 miles (+19,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,277 miles
    Test number
    164148091626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,139 miles (+5,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    820579590809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass38,689 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    585417603069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,361 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,361 miles
    Test number
    538151306970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,295 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,295 miles
    Test number
    974658536942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,988 miles
    Test number
    420505738350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 DTO

Does LM16 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 DTO is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 DTO?
The MOT on LM16 DTO is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 DTO done?
LM16 DTO was recorded at 75,625 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
Has LM16 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 DTO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 DTO 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 DTO find?
LM16 DTO passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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