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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LR16 BWUMOT history

LR16 BWU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 41,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LR16 BWU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,168 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 BWU
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
26 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 BWU was last recorded at 41,168 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,168 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,168 miles
  • 2025 – 31,221 miles
  • 2024 – 24,985 miles
  • 2023 – 18,524 miles
  • 2022 – 12,081 miles
  • 2021 – 9,243 miles
  • 2020 – 8,456 miles
  • 2019 – 5,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,168 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    464008273204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,168 miles (+9,947)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    357242973280
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass31,221 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,221 miles
    Test number
    110701707385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,985 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    335764056140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,524 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    18,524 miles
    Test number
    238802487387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail18,522 miles (+6,441)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,522 miles
    Test number
    430919420686
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass12,081 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    12,081 miles
    Test number
    417534048275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass9,243 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    9,243 miles
    Test number
    286636472459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,456 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    8,456 miles
    Test number
    992156078207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    5,208 miles
    Test number
    324607398495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR16 BWU

Does LR16 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 BWU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 BWU?
The MOT on LR16 BWU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 BWU done?
LR16 BWU was recorded at 41,168 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,222 miles a year.
Has LR16 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 BWU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR16 BWU 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 BWU find?
LR16 BWU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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