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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LM16 UBZMOT history

LM16 UBZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 33,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LM16 UBZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
33,095 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 UBZ
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
16 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 UBZ was last recorded at 33,095 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,717 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,378 miles
Average per year
2,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,095 miles
  • 2024 – 30,717 miles
  • 2023 – 29,112 miles
  • 2022 – 27,924 miles
  • 2021 – 26,350 miles
  • 2020 – 25,209 miles
  • 2019 – 16,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,095 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,095 miles (+2,378)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    33,095 miles
    Test number
    263018065223
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass30,717 miles (+1,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    30,717 miles
    Test number
    317516798485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear outer sill has some damage
  3. Pass29,112 miles (+1,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    309031395890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass27,924 miles (+1,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    27,924 miles
    Test number
    739593360678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass26,350 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,350 miles
    Test number
    815707466912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill has some damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has some slight cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass25,209 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,209 miles
    Test number
    236595751089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,300 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,300 miles
    Test number
    916398640909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail16,299 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,299 miles
    Test number
    770734960913
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LM16 UBZ

Does LM16 UBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 UBZ is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 UBZ?
The MOT on LM16 UBZ is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 UBZ done?
LM16 UBZ was recorded at 33,095 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,566 miles a year.
Has LM16 UBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 UBZ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LM16 UBZ 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 UBZ find?
LM16 UBZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.

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