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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LM16 ELCMOT history

LM16 ELC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 39,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LM16 ELC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
39,550 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 ELC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 ELC was last recorded at 39,550 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,291 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,259 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,550 miles
  • 2025 – 38,291 miles
  • 2024 – 35,332 miles
  • 2023 – 32,962 miles
  • 2022 – 29,674 miles
  • 2021 – 26,951 miles
  • 2020 – 25,119 miles
  • 2019 – 21,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,550 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,550 miles (+1,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    476274334730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass38,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    273032252363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail38,291 miles (+2,959)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    366662851663
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass35,332 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,332 miles
    Test number
    228089570975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,962 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    815864794226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,674 miles (+2,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,674 miles
    Test number
    826013557364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass26,951 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,951 miles
    Test number
    835820702625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,119 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,119 miles
    Test number
    233422468437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,225 miles
    Test number
    121413513540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 ELC

Does LM16 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 ELC is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 ELC?
The MOT on LM16 ELC is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 ELC done?
LM16 ELC was recorded at 39,550 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has LM16 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 ELC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 ELC 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 ELC find?
LM16 ELC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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