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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LS16 UPZMOT history

LS16 UPZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 58,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LS16 UPZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
58,142 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 UPZ
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 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 UPZ was last recorded at 58,142 miles on 20 May 2026, 14,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,257 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,885 miles
Average per year
6,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,142 miles
  • 2025 – 43,257 miles
  • 2024 – 32,737 miles
  • 2023 – 29,081 miles
  • 2022 – 24,820 miles
  • 2021 – 19,149 miles
  • 2020 – 15,203 miles
  • 2019 – 14,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    58,142 miles
    Test number
    747620770903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail58,141 miles (+14,884)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    317015485602
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass43,257 miles (+10,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,257 miles
    Test number
    849019442238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,737 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    32,737 miles
    Test number
    979695405677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    392847340468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail29,081 miles (+4,261)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    894109523205
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass24,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    877131842209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,820 miles (+5,671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    719729924581
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass19,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,149 miles
    Test number
    574925705332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail19,149 miles (+3,946)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,149 miles
    Test number
    416645856078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass15,203 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    15,203 miles
    Test number
    213305041472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    14,179 miles
    Test number
    669160178127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 UPZ

Does LS16 UPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 UPZ is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 UPZ?
The MOT on LS16 UPZ is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 UPZ done?
LS16 UPZ was recorded at 58,142 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,122 miles a year.
Has LS16 UPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 UPZ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS16 UPZ 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 LS16 UPZ find?
LS16 UPZ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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