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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LM16 YHZMOT history

LM16 YHZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LM16 YHZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,184 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 YHZ
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
22 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 YHZ was last recorded at 78,184 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,183 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,184 miles
  • 2025 – 72,185 miles
  • 2024 – 63,007 miles
  • 2023 – 54,321 miles
  • 2022 – 45,280 miles
  • 2021 – 35,157 miles
  • 2020 – 25,856 miles
  • 2019 – 11,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,184 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Top mount slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise, under covers damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,184 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    595388613866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,183 miles (+5,998)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,183 miles
    Test number
    796852857829
    • DangerousRear Brake disc fractured Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,185 miles (+9,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,185 miles
    Test number
    837079890627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass63,007 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,007 miles
    Test number
    144846322770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail63,006 miles (+8,685)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    438559332628
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,321 miles (+9,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,321 miles
    Test number
    468303054658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,280 miles (+10,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,280 miles
    Test number
    118837037466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,157 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,157 miles
    Test number
    901502442243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front top mount has movement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail35,157 miles (+9,301)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,157 miles
    Test number
    104493554706
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front top mount has movement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass25,856 miles (+14,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,856 miles
    Test number
    130013188843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    11,545 miles
    Test number
    125557661181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryAdvise, under covers damaged

  12. Fail11,545 miles1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,545 miles
    Test number
    662386351949
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Cut (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryAdvise, under covers damaged

Questions about LM16 YHZ

Does LM16 YHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 YHZ is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 YHZ?
The MOT on LM16 YHZ is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 YHZ done?
LM16 YHZ was recorded at 78,184 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,401 miles a year.
Has LM16 YHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 YHZ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 YHZ 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 YHZ find?
LM16 YHZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter.

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