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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LR16 BXPMOT history

LR16 BXP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 80,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LR16 BXP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,638 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 BXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 BXP was last recorded at 80,638 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,620 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
8,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,638 miles
  • 2025 – 79,049 miles
  • 2024 – 69,938 miles
  • 2023 – 59,110 miles
  • 2021 – 48,015 miles
  • 2020 – 39,145 miles
  • 2019 – 23,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,638 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,638 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    658537488592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Fail80,620 miles (+1,571)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,620 miles
    Test number
    943890674138
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,049 miles (+9,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    175335734224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    753852396613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,936 miles (+10,826)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,936 miles
    Test number
    413023310137
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass59,110 miles (+11,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    214939604840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    537925491254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,015 miles (+8,870)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    375974034316
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass39,145 miles (+15,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    277816209745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,800 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,800 miles
    Test number
    369072359796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LR16 BXP

Does LR16 BXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 BXP is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 BXP?
The MOT on LR16 BXP is valid until 8 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 BXP done?
LR16 BXP was recorded at 80,638 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 8,278 miles a year.
Has LR16 BXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 BXP has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR16 BXP 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 BXP find?
LR16 BXP passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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