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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

VS 16MOT history

VS 16 is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 62,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

VS 16 black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,081 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VS 16
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VS 16 was last recorded at 62,081 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,982 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
3,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,081 miles
  • 2025 – 61,982 miles
  • 2023 – 59,899 miles
  • 2022 – 55,588 miles
  • 2021 – 50,988 miles
  • 2020 – 44,281 miles
  • 2019 – 40,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,081 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,081 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    385086596426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,982 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,982 miles
    Test number
    292532734005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    764550848263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail59,899 miles (+4,311)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    587243726563
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    253093844639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,588 miles (+4,600)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    364793299624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,988 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,988 miles
    Test number
    949839387282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,281 miles
    Test number
    892739229445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,281 miles (+3,610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,281 miles
    Test number
    939501219146
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass40,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,671 miles
    Test number
    279680660185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Questions about VS 16

What vehicle is registration VS 16 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VS 16 on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VS 16 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VS 16 is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on VS 16?
The MOT on VS 16 is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VS 16 done?
VS 16 was recorded at 62,081 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,468 miles a year.
Has VS 16 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VS 16 has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on VS 16 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 VS 16 find?
VS 16 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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