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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LR16 CGUMOT history

LR16 CGU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 92,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LR16 CGU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,264 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 CGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 CGU was last recorded at 92,264 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,717 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,547 miles
Average per year
7,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,264 miles
  • 2025 – 86,717 miles
  • 2024 – 77,804 miles
  • 2023 – 69,756 miles
  • 2022 – 59,602 miles
  • 2021 – 49,608 miles
  • 2020 – 43,881 miles
  • 2019 – 38,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,264 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and OSR tyre side walls perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,264 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    874189147548
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and OSR tyre side walls perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass86,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,717 miles
    Test number
    717002381425
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail86,717 miles (+8,913)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,717 miles
    Test number
    551943065530
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass77,804 miles (+8,048)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,804 miles
    Test number
    359478692890
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass69,756 miles (+10,154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,756 miles
    Test number
    954706449055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,602 miles (+9,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,602 miles
    Test number
    525870857979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass49,608 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    428145815321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    653986605761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,881 miles (+5,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    445645762492
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass38,832 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,832 miles
    Test number
    245550521586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,561 miles
    Test number
    340394068296
    • AdvisoryFront pads low

Questions about LR16 CGU

Does LR16 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 CGU is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 CGU?
The MOT on LR16 CGU is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 CGU done?
LR16 CGU was recorded at 92,264 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,987 miles a year.
Has LR16 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 CGU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR16 CGU 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 CGU find?
LR16 CGU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged.; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, osf and osr tyre side walls perishing..

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