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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LS16 URAMOT history

LS16 URA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 39,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LS16 URA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
39,557 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 URA
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
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 URA was last recorded at 39,557 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,605 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
5,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,557 miles
  • 2024 – 38,605 miles
  • 2023 – 34,977 miles
  • 2022 – 29,758 miles
  • 2021 – 23,317 miles
  • 2019 – 13,868 miles
  • 2018 – 4,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,557 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,557 miles (+952)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    39,557 miles
    Test number
    321459129174
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass38,605 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,605 miles
    Test number
    154115544899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,977 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    978276276590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunks out of sidewall - No cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass29,758 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,758 miles
    Test number
    422727682233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBonnet damage {hard to open}
    • AdvisoryChunks out of sidewall of n/s/f tyre {not showing cords ]
  5. Fail29,758 miles (+6,441)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,758 miles
    Test number
    388662444168
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBonnet damage {hard to open}
    • AdvisoryChunks out of sidewall of n/s/f tyre {not showing cords ]
  6. Pass23,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    736788808757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail23,317 miles (+9,449)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    907635394031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass13,868 miles (+9,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,868 miles
    Test number
    227449269140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass4,587 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    4,587 miles
    Test number
    265559812823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail4,586 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,586 miles
    Test number
    933609734112
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt not coming out to attach to buckle (7.1.2 (e))

Questions about LS16 URA

Does LS16 URA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 URA is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS16 URA?
The MOT on LS16 URA is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 URA done?
LS16 URA was recorded at 39,557 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
Has LS16 URA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 URA has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS16 URA 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 URA find?
LS16 URA passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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