Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
R16 OTLMOT history
R16 OTL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,323 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 123,323 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 OTL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 OTL was last recorded at 123,323 miles on 2 May 2026, 7,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,714 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,609 miles
- Average per year
- 9,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,323 miles
- 2025 – 115,714 miles
- 2024 – 111,872 miles
- 2023 – 103,921 miles
- 2022 – 94,711 miles
- 2021 – 86,771 miles
- 2020 – 80,381 miles
- 2019 – 71,410 miles
- 2018 – 61,141 miles
- 2017 – 47,684 miles
- 2016 – 32,333 miles
- 2015 – 17,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,323 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear shockers
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015
Rear back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Plastic covers fitted under vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,323 miles (+7,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 123,323 miles
- Test number
- 107812255511
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear shockers
Pass115,714 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 115,714 miles
- Test number
- 398610038730
- AdvisoryRear back box corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle
Fail115,709 miles (+3,837)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,709 miles
- Test number
- 890844708815
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear back box corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle
Pass111,872 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 111,872 miles
- Test number
- 280719617908
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail111,871 miles (+7,950)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,871 miles
- Test number
- 172917293506
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass103,921 miles (+9,210)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 103,921 miles
- Test number
- 853555472787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 94,711 miles
- Test number
- 902725758467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,711 miles (+7,940)6 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,711 miles
- Test number
- 274599487540
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel advise getting adjusted
Pass86,771 miles (+57)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,771 miles
- Test number
- 165227998724
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,714 miles (+6,333)2 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,714 miles
- Test number
- 343061113015
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt will not retract (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust section
Pass80,381 miles (+8,971)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 80,381 miles
- Test number
- 607960901736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 71,410 miles
- Test number
- 617044420938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,410 miles (+10,269)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,410 miles
- Test number
- 532155329854
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass61,141 miles (+13,457)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 61,141 miles
- Test number
- 854369989566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,684 miles (+15,351)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 47,684 miles
- Test number
- 234761131530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,333 miles
- Test number
- 722944530130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,333 miles (+15,186)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,333 miles
- Test number
- 786350584099
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass17,147 miles (+611)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 17,147 miles
- Test number
- 685297275025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass16,536 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 16,536 miles
- Test number
- 195410935463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail16,519 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,519 miles
- Test number
- 117259925465
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about R16 OTL
- Does R16 OTL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 OTL is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 OTL?
- The MOT on R16 OTL is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 OTL done?
- R16 OTL was recorded at 123,323 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 9,489 miles a year.
- Has R16 OTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 OTL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 OTL 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 OTL find?
- R16 OTL passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust corroded; rear shockers.
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