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Volkswagen Polo

Brown · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LM16 EKJMOT history

LM16 EKJ is a brown petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LM16 EKJ brown Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,708 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 EKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 EKJ was last recorded at 91,708 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 6,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,441 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,267 miles
Average per year
7,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,708 miles
  • 2025 – 85,441 miles
  • 2024 – 78,173 miles
  • 2023 – 67,858 miles
  • 2022 – 58,884 miles
  • 2021 – 50,238 miles
  • 2020 – 48,195 miles
  • 2019 – 39,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,708 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    158937912975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,708 miles (+6,267)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    878062958526
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass85,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,441 miles
    Test number
    311262969728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,441 miles (+7,268)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,441 miles
    Test number
    807393162115
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass78,173 miles (+10,315)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    296446749735
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass67,858 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    579382087023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,884 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,884 miles
    Test number
    848258181517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,238 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    755865143004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,195 miles (+8,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,195 miles
    Test number
    390758995669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass39,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    971786184430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Fail39,704 miles1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,704 miles
    Test number
    287118108549
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edge worn, tyre on 1.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel No reserve travel on handbrake, maxed handbrake lever out (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LM16 EKJ

Does LM16 EKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 EKJ is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 EKJ?
The MOT on LM16 EKJ is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 EKJ done?
LM16 EKJ was recorded at 91,708 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,549 miles a year.
Has LM16 EKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 EKJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 EKJ 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 EKJ find?
LM16 EKJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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