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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LP16 SDOMOT history

LP16 SDO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 93,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LP16 SDO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,670 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 SDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 SDO was last recorded at 93,670 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 15,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,269 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,401 miles
Average per year
7,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,670 miles
  • 2025 – 78,269 miles
  • 2024 – 67,784 miles
  • 2023 – 58,739 miles
  • 2022 – 52,789 miles
  • 2021 – 49,011 miles
  • 2020 – 45,159 miles
  • 2019 – 38,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,670 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,670 miles (+15,401)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,670 miles
    Test number
    865948092089
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    629395771924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,269 miles (+10,485)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    198474558201
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,784 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,784 miles
    Test number
    700585100871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,781 miles (+9,042)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    610297456255
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass58,739 miles (+5,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,739 miles
    Test number
    561707745796
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass52,789 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,789 miles
    Test number
    484268467935
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,011 miles (+3,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,011 miles
    Test number
    183830799338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass45,159 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    672054081485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,011 miles
    Test number
    708198238211
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

Questions about LP16 SDO

Does LP16 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 SDO is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 SDO?
The MOT on LP16 SDO is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 SDO done?
LP16 SDO was recorded at 93,670 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,837 miles a year.
Has LP16 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 SDO has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LP16 SDO 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 LP16 SDO find?
LP16 SDO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover.; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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