
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
D21 SYRMOT history
D21 SYR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 87,254 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,964 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D21 SYR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
D21 SYR was last recorded at 87,254 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,254 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,964 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,254 miles
- 2024 – 86,585 miles
- 2023 – 85,824 miles
- 2022 – 84,911 miles
- 2021 – 83,975 miles
- 2020 – 82,942 miles
- 2019 – 81,373 miles
- 2018 – 79,698 miles
- 2017 – 69,722 miles
- 2016 – 60,446 miles
- 2015 – 52,248 miles
- 2014 – 49,580 miles
- 2013 – 44,417 miles
- 2012 – 36,689 miles
- 2011 – 29,679 miles
- 2010 – 20,491 miles
- 2009 – 18,464 miles
- 2008 – 16,217 miles
- 2007 – 13,540 miles
- 2006 – 11,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres aspect ratio do not match
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine light on.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,254 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 87,254 miles
- Test number
- 617315433733
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres aspect ratio do not match
Fail87,254 miles (+669)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,254 miles
- Test number
- 935450254159
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,585 miles (+6)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 86,585 miles
- Test number
- 154064546856
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,579 miles (+755)4 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,579 miles
- Test number
- 711347233692
- MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,824 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 85,824 miles
- Test number
- 267731954499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,824 miles (+913)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,824 miles
- Test number
- 495141336518
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,911 miles (+936)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 84,911 miles
- Test number
- 766844538069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,975 miles (+1,033)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 83,975 miles
- Test number
- 998700469747
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,942 miles
- Test number
- 384098815183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,942 miles (+1,569)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,942 miles
- Test number
- 937677548066
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,373 miles (+1,675)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 81,373 miles
- Test number
- 235581539542
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,698 miles (+9,976)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 79,698 miles
- Test number
- 463082647851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,722 miles (+9,276)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 69,722 miles
- Test number
- 909052545979
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRadiator fan switch leaking coolant.
Pass60,446 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 60,446 miles
- Test number
- 963090313743
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator fan switch leaking.
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOff side rear brake binding.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail60,446 miles (+8,198)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,446 miles
- Test number
- 376343914956
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator fan switch leaking.
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOff side rear brake binding.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,248 miles (+2,668)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 52,248 miles
- Test number
- 734009896554
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside edges, advise alignment check
Pass49,580 miles (+5,163)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 49,580 miles
- Test number
- 535673494211
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine light on.
Fail44,417 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,417 miles
- Test number
- 439628803470
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,417 miles (+7,728)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 44,417 miles
- Test number
- 755258803380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,689 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 36,689 miles
- Test number
- 475037402479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail36,689 miles (+7,010)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,689 miles
- Test number
- 546257902305
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,679 miles (+9,188)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 29,679 miles
- Test number
- 695891811396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,491 miles (+506)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 20,491 miles
- Test number
- 484055510363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,985 miles (+1,521)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 19,985 miles
- Test number
- 474673240270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,464 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,464 miles
- Test number
- 204416839216
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass18,464 miles (+2,247)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 18,464 miles
- Test number
- 334186439434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,217 miles (+2,677)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 16,217 miles
- Test number
- 460080148256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,540 miles (+2,510)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 13,540 miles
- Test number
- 504905037223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 11,030 miles
- Test number
- 811211246233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D21 SYR
- Does D21 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D21 SYR is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on D21 SYR?
- The MOT on D21 SYR is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D21 SYR done?
- D21 SYR was recorded at 87,254 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
- Has D21 SYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D21 SYR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on D21 SYR 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 D21 SYR find?
- D21 SYR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front and rear tyres aspect ratio do not match.
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