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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LM16 WHZMOT history

LM16 WHZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 63,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LM16 WHZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
63,465 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 WHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 WHZ was last recorded at 63,465 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,292 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,173 miles
Average per year
7,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,465 miles
  • 2024 – 55,292 miles
  • 2023 – 48,391 miles
  • 2022 – 37,496 miles
  • 2021 – 27,545 miles
  • 2020 – 19,046 miles
  • 2019 – 13,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,465 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 29 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,465 miles (+8,173)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Test number
    789933156258
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass55,292 miles (+6,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    739433544099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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))
  3. Pass48,391 miles (+10,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,391 miles
    Test number
    402922458132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass37,496 miles (+9,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    452003926984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass27,545 miles (+8,499)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,545 miles
    Test number
    903507153272
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass19,046 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    19,046 miles
    Test number
    539729556654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    13,518 miles
    Test number
    922962497123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail13,516 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,516 miles
    Test number
    682534428468
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LM16 WHZ

Does LM16 WHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 WHZ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 WHZ?
The MOT on LM16 WHZ is valid until 18 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 WHZ done?
LM16 WHZ was recorded at 63,465 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,646 miles a year.
Has LM16 WHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 WHZ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LM16 WHZ 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 WHZ find?
LM16 WHZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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