Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
RA16 SWUMOT history
RA16 SWU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 99,297 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 99,297 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,636 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RA16 SWU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 18 Aug 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RA16 SWU was last recorded at 99,297 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,479 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,818 miles
- Average per year
- 9,636 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,297 miles
- 2025 – 97,479 miles
- 2024 – 94,727 miles
- 2023 – 81,093 miles
- 2022 – 64,754 miles
- 2021 – 49,391 miles
- 2020 – 39,081 miles
- 2019 – 32,024 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Piece of metal in tread
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 10 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,297 miles (+1,818)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 99,297 miles
- Test number
- 346845149693
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Piece of metal in tread
Pass97,479 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 97,479 miles
- Test number
- 889031300800
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass94,727 miles (+13,634)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 94,727 miles
- Test number
- 417577590405
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass81,093 miles (+16,339)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 81,093 miles
- Test number
- 737482462441
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass64,754 miles (+15,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 64,754 miles
- Test number
- 813532069737
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges
Pass49,391 miles (+10,310)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 49,391 miles
- Test number
- 999229230186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,081 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 39,081 miles
- Test number
- 635449789519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,074 miles (+7,050)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 39,074 miles
- Test number
- 876837371316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,024 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 32,024 miles
- Test number
- 851016335071
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail32,024 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,024 miles
- Test number
- 705388505865
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about RA16 SWU
- Does RA16 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RA16 SWU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RA16 SWU?
- The MOT on RA16 SWU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RA16 SWU done?
- RA16 SWU was recorded at 99,297 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 9,636 miles a year.
- Has RA16 SWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RA16 SWU has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on RA16 SWU 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 RA16 SWU find?
- RA16 SWU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear piece of metal in tread.
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