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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LM16 EKUMOT history

LM16 EKU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 25,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LM16 EKU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
25,098 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 EKU
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
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 EKU was last recorded at 25,098 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,153 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,945 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,098 miles
  • 2025 – 21,153 miles
  • 2024 – 19,846 miles
  • 2023 – 14,627 miles
  • 2022 – 10,353 miles
  • 2021 – 8,835 miles
  • 2020 – 8,306 miles
  • 2019 – 7,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass25,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    320019121489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail25,098 miles (+3,945)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    397472913753
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass21,153 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    21,153 miles
    Test number
    736778159612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,846 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    19,846 miles
    Test number
    296798417744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm,heavily cracking and scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm,heavily cracking and scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail19,846 miles (+5,219)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,846 miles
    Test number
    671321182274
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm,heavily cracking and scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm,heavily cracking and scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass14,627 miles (+4,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    14,627 miles
    Test number
    842977912537
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass10,353 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    10,353 miles
    Test number
    615554198217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,835 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    8,835 miles
    Test number
    433175165625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,306 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    8,306 miles
    Test number
    477326853463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    7,250 miles
    Test number
    377198515613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 EKU

Does LM16 EKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 EKU is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 EKU?
The MOT on LM16 EKU is valid until 7 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 EKU done?
LM16 EKU was recorded at 25,098 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has LM16 EKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 EKU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 EKU 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 EKU find?
LM16 EKU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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