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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

T16 LXYMOT history

T16 LXY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 64,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,429 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 LXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 LXY was last recorded at 64,429 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 7,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,476 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,953 miles
Average per year
7,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,429 miles
  • 2025 – 56,476 miles
  • 2024 – 43,990 miles
  • 2023 – 42,651 miles
  • 2022 – 40,192 miles
  • 2021 – 30,832 miles
  • 2020 – 23,416 miles
  • 2019 – 12,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust slight leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust corroded

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    997296562100
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail64,429 miles (+7,953)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    611335936841
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass56,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,476 miles
    Test number
    798586709535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,476 miles (+12,486)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,476 miles
    Test number
    357000590559
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,990 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    407110045297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,651 miles (+2,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,651 miles
    Test number
    290307020096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,192 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,192 miles
    Test number
    697716077404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,832 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,832 miles
    Test number
    113729654361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,828 miles (+7,412)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    987845554021
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass23,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,416 miles
    Test number
    665792451140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail23,416 miles (+10,717)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,416 miles
    Test number
    664959367836
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass12,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    12,699 miles
    Test number
    298102048934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 LXY

Does T16 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 LXY is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 LXY?
The MOT on T16 LXY is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 LXY done?
T16 LXY was recorded at 64,429 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
Has T16 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 LXY has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 LXY 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 LXY find?
T16 LXY passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust slight leak; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear rear exhaust corroded.

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