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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LP16 VCAMOT history

LP16 VCA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 41,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LP16 VCA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
41,533 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 VCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 VCA was last recorded at 41,533 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,397 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,136 miles
Average per year
3,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,533 miles
  • 2024 – 37,397 miles
  • 2023 – 30,774 miles
  • 2022 – 25,910 miles
  • 2021 – 23,146 miles
  • 2020 – 20,898 miles
  • 2019 – 17,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,533 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60X15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 2 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,533 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    822022773740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass37,397 miles (+6,623)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,397 miles
    Test number
    664665364530
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass30,774 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    478106825823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail30,654 miles (+4,744)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,654 miles
    Test number
    355066000436
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no free movement goes all the way up. not working on os. (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60X15 change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60X15 change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass25,910 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    25,910 miles
    Test number
    759655472482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,146 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,146 miles
    Test number
    681748460640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,898 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,898 miles
    Test number
    198354304946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    542623545381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP16 VCA

Does LP16 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 VCA is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP16 VCA?
The MOT on LP16 VCA is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 VCA done?
LP16 VCA was recorded at 41,533 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,844 miles a year.
Has LP16 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 VCA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LP16 VCA 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 VCA find?
LP16 VCA passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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