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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LR16 BWOMOT history

LR16 BWO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 52,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LR16 BWO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,190 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 BWO
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
16 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 BWO was last recorded at 52,190 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 7,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,537 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,653 miles
Average per year
4,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,190 miles
  • 2024 – 44,537 miles
  • 2023 – 36,723 miles
  • 2022 – 30,694 miles
  • 2020 – 25,447 miles
  • 2019 – 22,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,190 miles (+7,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    135741351266
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass44,537 miles (+7,814)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    563647320846
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass36,723 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    36,723 miles
    Test number
    245129778539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail36,722 miles (+6,028)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,722 miles
    Test number
    808560492752
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass30,694 miles (+2,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,694 miles
    Test number
    918463407581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass28,249 miles (+2,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    791375536817
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass25,447 miles (+2,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,447 miles
    Test number
    243468275913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Pass22,541 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,541 miles
    Test number
    683298392510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage
  9. Pass18,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,174 miles
    Test number
    968140872179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR16 BWO

Does LR16 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 BWO is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR16 BWO?
The MOT on LR16 BWO is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 BWO done?
LR16 BWO was recorded at 52,190 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,986 miles a year.
Has LR16 BWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 BWO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR16 BWO 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 LR16 BWO find?
LR16 BWO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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