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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

X16 TLSMOT history

X16 TLS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 110,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

X16 TLS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,259 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 TLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 TLS was last recorded at 110,259 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,256 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,259 miles
  • 2024 – 97,181 miles
  • 2023 – 88,204 miles
  • 2022 – 69,700 miles
  • 2021 – 54,338 miles
  • 2020 – 44,272 miles
  • 2019 – 35,645 miles
  • 2018 – 30,439 miles
  • 2017 – 29,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Water Ingress Inside Front Head LightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,259 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    705811698283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Water Ingress Inside Front Head Light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail110,256 miles (+13,075)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    698919730622
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Water Ingress Inside Front Head Light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass97,181 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    421605175148
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have condensation build up in the lens but not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail97,178 miles (+8,974)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,178 miles
    Test number
    411011391355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have condensation build up in the lens but not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,204 miles (+18,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,204 miles
    Test number
    796865519947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,700 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    944852656135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail69,700 miles (+15,362)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    273487660043
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass54,338 miles (+10,066)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,338 miles
    Test number
    387350287256
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass44,272 miles (+8,627)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    456675862612
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
  10. Pass35,645 miles (+5,206)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    590087524277
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass30,439 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    854685264763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,029 miles
    Test number
    633946615504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 TLS

Does X16 TLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 TLS is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X16 TLS?
The MOT on X16 TLS is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 TLS done?
X16 TLS was recorded at 110,259 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 9,589 miles a year.
Has X16 TLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 TLS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X16 TLS 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 X16 TLS find?
X16 TLS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front water ingress inside front head light; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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