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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LM16 EKZMOT history

LM16 EKZ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LM16 EKZ white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,280 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 EKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 EKZ was last recorded at 63,280 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 6,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2024: 51,136 miles, lower than 59,199 miles on 14 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,097 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,183 miles
Average per year
4,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,280 miles
  • 2025 – 57,097 miles
  • 2024 – 51,136 miles
  • 2023 – 59,199 miles
  • 2022 – 42,358 miles
  • 2021 – 37,945 miles
  • 2020 – 35,634 miles
  • 2019 – 32,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,280 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,280 miles
    Test number
    965463050596
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail63,280 miles (+6,183)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,280 miles
    Test number
    467050865661
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass57,097 miles (+5,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    436002110436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,136 miles
    Test number
    309688175218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm: pin / bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm: pin / bush starting to split

  5. Fail51,136 miles (-8,063)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,136 miles
    Test number
    544010753982
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm: pin / bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm: pin / bush starting to split

  6. Pass59,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    846742060083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,199 miles (+16,841)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    722984299963
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass42,358 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    117491872967
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored/lipped
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate has a slight damage/cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector has a slight damage/cracked
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside

  9. Fail42,358 miles (+4,413)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    606716406004
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre has a large nail on the outer edge
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored/lipped
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate has a slight damage/cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector has a slight damage/cracked
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside

  10. Pass37,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    262852692921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,945 miles (+2,311)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    887386796156
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre has a large nail +tyre very low in air pressure
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper worn/badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +worn from the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +worn from the the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side +tyre tread has a deep cut

  12. Pass35,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    966607169800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,634 miles (+2,776)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    726388943750
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn/bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +tyre balding from the edges (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass32,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    32,858 miles
    Test number
    445438985381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM16 EKZ

Does LM16 EKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 EKZ is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 EKZ?
The MOT on LM16 EKZ is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 EKZ done?
LM16 EKZ was recorded at 63,280 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 4,340 miles a year.
Has LM16 EKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 EKZ has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 EKZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM16 EKZ find?
LM16 EKZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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