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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S16 LANMOT history

S16 LAN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 38,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

S16 LAN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
38,762 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 LAN
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
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 LAN was last recorded at 38,762 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,721 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,041 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,762 miles
  • 2025 – 36,721 miles
  • 2024 – 34,558 miles
  • 2023 – 31,971 miles
  • 2022 – 29,400 miles
  • 2021 – 27,151 miles
  • 2020 – 25,775 miles
  • 2019 – 22,518 miles
  • 2018 – 19,636 miles
  • 2017 – 16,480 miles
  • 2016 – 13,242 miles
  • 2015 – 10,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,762 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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, 2020–2022

  • Fuel cap seal cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,762 miles (+2,041)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    38,762 miles
    Test number
    824781023375
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass36,721 miles (+2,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    36,721 miles
    Test number
    173607930899
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass34,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    946137359977
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail34,558 miles (+2,587)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    496645939351
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass31,971 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    437244536493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,400 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    29,400 miles
    Test number
    229071363531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  7. Fail29,400 miles (+2,249)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,400 miles
    Test number
    802106412969
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  8. Pass27,151 miles (+1,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,151 miles
    Test number
    671108659397
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracked but still seals
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass25,775 miles (+3,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    431662752301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  10. Pass22,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,518 miles
    Test number
    488764780273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking slightly

  11. Fail22,518 miles (+2,882)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,518 miles
    Test number
    999912371091
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking slightly

  12. Pass19,636 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,636 miles
    Test number
    851432376184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking between tread

  13. Pass16,480 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,480 miles
    Test number
    578756113182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,242 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,242 miles
    Test number
    577464526282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,599 miles
    Test number
    748964475163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail10,599 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,599 miles
    Test number
    238524475165
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about S16 LAN

Does S16 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 LAN is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 LAN?
The MOT on S16 LAN is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 LAN done?
S16 LAN was recorded at 38,762 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has S16 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 LAN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 LAN 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 S16 LAN find?
S16 LAN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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