Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc
T16 TXJMOT history
T16 TXJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,201 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,832 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 TXJ
- 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
- 18 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 TXJ was last recorded at 104,201 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 11,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,272 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,929 miles
- Average per year
- 7,832 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,201 miles
- 2025 – 92,272 miles
- 2024 – 81,041 miles
- 2023 – 73,940 miles
- 2022 – 73,569 miles
- 2021 – 65,965 miles
- 2020 – 59,529 miles
- 2019 – 48,705 miles
- 2018 – 43,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,201 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
N/s/f inner wheel rim out of shape
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 24 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,201 miles (+11,929)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,201 miles
- Test number
- 751170889572
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass92,272 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 92,272 miles
- Test number
- 454204565298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel rim out of shape
Fail92,272 miles (+11,231)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,272 miles
- Test number
- 699054292033
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryT.P.M light on
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel rim out of shape
Pass81,041 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 81,041 miles
- Test number
- 685891331767
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,021 miles (+7,081)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,021 miles
- Test number
- 932576306832
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,940 miles (+371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 73,940 miles
- Test number
- 161066718774
- 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))
Pass73,569 miles (+7,604)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 73,569 miles
- Test number
- 159243102634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,965 miles (+6,436)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 65,965 miles
- Test number
- 253032082472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,529 miles (+10,824)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 59,529 miles
- Test number
- 517738299157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass48,705 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 48,705 miles
- Test number
- 695929324052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail48,705 miles (+5,593)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,705 miles
- Test number
- 805995891198
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,112 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 43,112 miles
- Test number
- 919003934121
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail43,112 miles2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,112 miles
- Test number
- 395588828127
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure Impact damage (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Questions about T16 TXJ
- Does T16 TXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 TXJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 TXJ?
- The MOT on T16 TXJ is valid until 11 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 TXJ done?
- T16 TXJ was recorded at 104,201 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,832 miles a year.
- Has T16 TXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 TXJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T16 TXJ 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 TXJ find?
- T16 TXJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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