Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,798 cc
R16 MTDMOT history
R16 MTD is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 127,973 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 127,973 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,119 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 MTD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 11 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 MTD was last recorded at 127,973 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 6,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,224 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,749 miles
- Average per year
- 14,119 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,973 miles
- 2025 – 121,224 miles
- 2024 – 90,349 miles
- 2023 – 59,792 miles
- 2022 – 54,280 miles
- 2021 – 48,808 miles
- 2020 – 44,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
EPC light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 12 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 127,973 miles
- Test number
- 314356101196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,973 miles (+6,749)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,973 miles
- Test number
- 873900062845
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass121,224 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 121,224 miles
- Test number
- 132311158557
- AdvisoryEPC light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail121,224 miles (+30,875)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,224 miles
- Test number
- 412720003681
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEPC light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,349 miles (+30,557)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,349 miles
- Test number
- 941613218414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,792 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 59,792 miles
- Test number
- 690917429261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail59,792 miles (+5,512)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,792 miles
- Test number
- 710960137880
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,280 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 54,280 miles
- Test number
- 666215178613
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail54,278 miles (+5,470)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,278 miles
- Test number
- 846330217141
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass48,808 miles (+4,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 48,808 miles
- Test number
- 675817026411
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 44,053 miles
- Test number
- 388718640030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 MTD
- Does R16 MTD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MTD is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 MTD?
- The MOT on R16 MTD is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 MTD done?
- R16 MTD was recorded at 127,973 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 14,119 miles a year.
- Has R16 MTD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 MTD has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 MTD 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 MTD find?
- R16 MTD passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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