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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LM16 WBYMOT history

LM16 WBY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 36,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LM16 WBY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
36,890 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 WBY
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
15 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 WBY was last recorded at 36,890 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,252 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,638 miles
Average per year
3,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,890 miles
  • 2025 – 34,252 miles
  • 2024 – 31,683 miles
  • 2023 – 28,804 miles
  • 2022 – 24,780 miles
  • 2021 – 21,149 miles
  • 2020 – 18,112 miles
  • 2019 – 10,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,890 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,890 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    737069305073
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,252 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    226018442663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail34,250 miles (+2,567)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,250 miles
    Test number
    604523960144
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass31,683 miles (+2,879)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    31,683 miles
    Test number
    986498669834
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail
    • 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))

  5. Pass28,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    435472019779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail28,804 miles (+4,024)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    583986781294
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass24,780 miles (+3,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    24,780 miles
    Test number
    806387313665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass21,149 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    21,149 miles
    Test number
    871286146674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,112 miles (+7,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    18,112 miles
    Test number
    371109484737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass10,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    10,654 miles
    Test number
    230727784404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 WBY

Does LM16 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 WBY is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 WBY?
The MOT on LM16 WBY is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 WBY done?
LM16 WBY was recorded at 36,890 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
Has LM16 WBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 WBY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 WBY 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 WBY find?
LM16 WBY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bushes.

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