Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
R16 BAHMOT history
R16 BAH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 43,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 43,904 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,105 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 BAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 BAH was last recorded at 43,904 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 6,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 37,360 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,544 miles
- Average per year
- 2,105 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 43,904 miles
- 2024 – 37,360 miles
- 2023 – 29,688 miles
- 2022 – 26,272 miles
- 2021 – 24,563 miles
- 2020 – 24,212 miles
- 2019 – 23,473 miles
- 2018 – 22,855 miles
- 2017 – 21,491 miles
- 2016 – 20,412 miles
- 2015 – 19,143 miles
- 2014 – 18,101 miles
- 2013 – 17,340 miles
- 2012 – 16,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,904 miles (+6,544)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 43,904 miles
- Test number
- 965625045369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,360 miles (+7,672)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 37,360 miles
- Test number
- 593338446391
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass29,688 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 29,688 miles
- Test number
- 996172952178
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on both edges
Fail29,688 miles (+3,416)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,688 miles
- Test number
- 678109269141
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on both edges
Pass26,272 miles (+1,709)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 26,272 miles
- Test number
- 585150780786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass24,563 miles (+351)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 24,563 miles
- Test number
- 517106887863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,212 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 24,212 miles
- Test number
- 686692869233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 23,473 miles
- Test number
- 851532820842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,473 miles (+618)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,473 miles
- Test number
- 619654345337
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass22,855 miles (+1,364)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 22,855 miles
- Test number
- 212412495381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,491 miles (+1,079)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 21,491 miles
- Test number
- 650577526179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,412 miles (+1,269)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 20,412 miles
- Test number
- 473772812614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,143 miles (+1,042)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 19,143 miles
- Test number
- 988599011509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,101 miles (+761)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 18,101 miles
- Test number
- 356105494443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,340 miles (+955)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 17,340 miles
- Test number
- 767137793268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 16,385 miles
- Test number
- 457798712464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 BAH
- Does R16 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BAH is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R16 BAH?
- The MOT on R16 BAH is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 BAH done?
- R16 BAH was recorded at 43,904 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,105 miles a year.
- Has R16 BAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 BAH has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on R16 BAH 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 R16 BAH find?
- R16 BAH passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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