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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

R16 BYHMOT history

R16 BYH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 48,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

R16 BYH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,278 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
10 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BYH was last recorded at 48,278 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,573 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,705 miles
Average per year
7,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,278 miles
  • 2025 – 42,573 miles
  • 2024 – 35,493 miles
  • 2023 – 27,548 miles
  • 2022 – 18,666 miles
  • 2021 – 11,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 14 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,278 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    795456484356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,573 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,573 miles
    Test number
    523662475554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,493 miles (+7,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    378806132062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking
  4. Pass27,548 miles (+8,882)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    27,548 miles
    Test number
    142807934994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    18,666 miles
    Test number
    929882558015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking on edge and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail18,666 miles (+7,267)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,666 miles
    Test number
    708368784144
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking on edge and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass11,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    11,399 miles
    Test number
    318340698695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail11,399 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,399 miles
    Test number
    554706119523
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Questions about R16 BYH

Does R16 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BYH is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BYH?
The MOT on R16 BYH is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BYH done?
R16 BYH was recorded at 48,278 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 7,381 miles a year.
Has R16 BYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BYH has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 BYH 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 BYH find?
R16 BYH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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