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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

T3 LDMMOT history

T3 LDM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,139 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LDM was last recorded at 82,139 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 10,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,772 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,367 miles
Average per year
6,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,139 miles
  • 2024 – 71,772 miles
  • 2023 – 67,132 miles
  • 2022 – 66,094 miles
  • 2021 – 59,437 miles
  • 2020 – 52,658 miles
  • 2019 – 39,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,139 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre low tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear bump stop worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,139 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    746015984071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail82,139 miles (+10,367)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    219156569084
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,772 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    800569331032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,132 miles (+1,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    153495771660
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

  5. Pass66,094 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    661025342386
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail66,094 miles (+6,657)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    872230238007
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass59,437 miles (+6,779)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,437 miles
    Test number
    975935105439
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass52,658 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,658 miles
    Test number
    840992763981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop worn

  9. Fail52,656 miles (+12,827)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    616461214537
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop worn
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  10. Pass39,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    877548388734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LDM

Does T3 LDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LDM is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 LDM?
The MOT on T3 LDM is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 LDM done?
T3 LDM was recorded at 82,139 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,262 miles a year.
Has T3 LDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LDM has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 LDM 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 T3 LDM find?
T3 LDM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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