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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LM16 VREMOT history

LM16 VRE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LM16 VRE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,978 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VRE was last recorded at 84,978 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 8,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,475 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,503 miles
Average per year
7,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,978 miles
  • 2025 – 76,475 miles
  • 2024 – 65,026 miles
  • 2023 – 59,198 miles
  • 2022 – 54,678 miles
  • 2021 – 49,057 miles
  • 2020 – 43,914 miles
  • 2019 – 29,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,978 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front fog light and drl lamps not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front seatbelt deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,978 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,978 miles
    Test number
    627538006366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,475 miles
    Test number
    885118630396
    • AdvisoryOffside front drl not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt slow to retract
  3. Fail76,472 miles (+11,446)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    778258733547
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front drl not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt slow to retract
  4. Pass65,026 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    127935720844
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light and drl lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt deteriorated
  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    977222995866
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light and drl lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt deteriorated
  6. Pass59,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,198 miles
    Test number
    892494416665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,198 miles (+4,520)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,198 miles
    Test number
    559893245259
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass54,678 miles (+5,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    321427408944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass49,057 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,057 miles
    Test number
    137138874099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,914 miles (+14,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,914 miles
    Test number
    980110655566
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low in tread on the inner edges
  11. Pass29,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,912 miles
    Test number
    313721683161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 VRE

Does LM16 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VRE is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VRE?
The MOT on LM16 VRE is valid until 31 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 VRE done?
LM16 VRE was recorded at 84,978 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 7,688 miles a year.
Has LM16 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VRE has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 VRE 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 VRE find?
LM16 VRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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