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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

T16 GMTMOT history

T16 GMT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 32,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
32,500 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 GMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 GMT was last recorded at 32,500 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 8,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,921 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,579 miles
Average per year
2,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,500 miles
  • 2025 – 23,921 miles
  • 2024 – 23,404 miles
  • 2023 – 22,095 miles
  • 2022 – 20,233 miles
  • 2021 – 18,226 miles
  • 2020 – 15,661 miles
  • 2019 – 13,176 miles
  • 2018 – 10,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,500 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  • AdvisoryFresh Underseal Applied To Front Subframe

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    32,500 miles
    Test number
    762798425912
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFresh Underseal Applied To Front Subframe

  2. Fail32,500 miles (+8,579)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,500 miles
    Test number
    353581362091
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass23,921 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    23,921 miles
    Test number
    679274984378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,404 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    23,404 miles
    Test number
    309254229598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,095 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    527880733812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail22,048 miles (+1,815)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,048 miles
    Test number
    447241112893
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass20,233 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,233 miles
    Test number
    654800808571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,226 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,226 miles
    Test number
    440636225996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail18,192 miles (+2,531)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,192 miles
    Test number
    506203343464
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass15,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    15,661 miles
    Test number
    592846953773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,661 miles (+2,485)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,661 miles
    Test number
    315967998795
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass13,176 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    13,176 miles
    Test number
    650640715918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    10,644 miles
    Test number
    441577423746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 GMT

Does T16 GMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 GMT is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 GMT?
The MOT on T16 GMT is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 GMT done?
T16 GMT was recorded at 32,500 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,761 miles a year.
Has T16 GMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 GMT has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 GMT 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 T16 GMT find?
T16 GMT passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: engine covers and undertrays fitted; fresh underseal applied to front subframe.

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