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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LM16 EKHMOT history

LM16 EKH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 51,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LM16 EKH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,815 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 EKH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 EKH was last recorded at 51,815 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,669 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,146 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,815 miles
  • 2024 – 47,669 miles
  • 2023 – 38,304 miles
  • 2022 – 32,242 miles
  • 2021 – 26,739 miles
  • 2020 – 21,219 miles
  • 2019 – 15,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,815 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,815 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,815 miles
    Test number
    203838886686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,669 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    247294866099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,106 miles (+5,802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    628297254797
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass38,304 miles (+6,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    745162349805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass32,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,242 miles
    Test number
    907463336504
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

  6. Fail32,242 miles (+5,503)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,242 miles
    Test number
    715010022170
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

  7. Pass26,739 miles (+5,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,739 miles
    Test number
    556122863316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

  8. Pass21,219 miles (+5,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,219 miles
    Test number
    600491756756
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass15,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    15,404 miles
    Test number
    760348368054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 EKH

Does LM16 EKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 EKH is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 EKH?
The MOT on LM16 EKH is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 EKH done?
LM16 EKH was recorded at 51,815 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has LM16 EKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 EKH has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM16 EKH 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 EKH find?
LM16 EKH passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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