Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
LM16 YJUMOT history
LM16 YJU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 68,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 68,658 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM16 YJU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 25 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM16 YJU was last recorded at 68,658 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 6,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,922 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,736 miles
- Average per year
- 6,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,658 miles
- 2025 – 61,922 miles
- 2024 – 53,436 miles
- 2023 – 45,020 miles
- 2022 – 41,411 miles
- 2021 – 33,008 miles
- 2020 – 27,325 miles
- 2019 – 22,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 31 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,658 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 68,658 miles
- Test number
- 943622992596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,658 miles (+6,736)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,658 miles
- Test number
- 388619439803
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,922 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 61,922 miles
- Test number
- 455514734349
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail61,922 miles (+8,486)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,922 miles
- Test number
- 464042076704
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,436 miles (+1,962)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 53,436 miles
- Test number
- 845425707468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,474 miles (+6,454)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 51,474 miles
- Test number
- 743332608181
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section, joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryService due in 13 days displayed on dash
Pass45,020 miles (+3,609)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 45,020 miles
- Test number
- 259100464326
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass41,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 41,411 miles
- Test number
- 928955248231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,411 miles (+8,403)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,411 miles
- Test number
- 799586344137
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass33,008 miles (+5,683)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2022
- Odometer
- 33,008 miles
- Test number
- 165067861211
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass27,325 miles (+4,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2021
- Odometer
- 27,325 miles
- Test number
- 692504183668
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass22,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2020
- Odometer
- 22,973 miles
- Test number
- 537918536410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM16 YJU
- Does LM16 YJU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 YJU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM16 YJU?
- The MOT on LM16 YJU is valid until 17 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 YJU done?
- LM16 YJU was recorded at 68,658 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,275 miles a year.
- Has LM16 YJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM16 YJU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM16 YJU 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 YJU find?
- LM16 YJU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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