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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LM16 OOUMOT history

LM16 OOU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 87,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LM16 OOU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,960 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 OOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 OOU was last recorded at 87,960 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 5,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,802 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,158 miles
Average per year
8,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,960 miles
  • 2025 – 82,802 miles
  • 2024 – 71,852 miles
  • 2023 – 64,114 miles
  • 2022 – 54,771 miles
  • 2021 – 47,818 miles
  • 2020 – 40,993 miles
  • 2019 – 30,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,960 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,960 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,960 miles
    Test number
    737028903135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,802 miles (+10,950)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    655463459528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,852 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,852 miles
    Test number
    721830354115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail71,847 miles (+7,733)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    665607832102
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass64,114 miles (+9,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    418197472173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass54,771 miles (+6,953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    790164997844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass47,818 miles (+6,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    957441596231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass40,993 miles (+10,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,993 miles
    Test number
    141852193729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass30,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,552 miles
    Test number
    413862322951
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

Questions about LM16 OOU

Does LM16 OOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 OOU is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 OOU?
The MOT on LM16 OOU 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 OOU done?
LM16 OOU was recorded at 87,960 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
Has LM16 OOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 OOU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM16 OOU 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 OOU find?
LM16 OOU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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