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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.

D21 SYR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass87,254 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres aspect ratio do not match

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass84,911 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,911 miles
    Test number
    766844538069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass82,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,942 miles
    Test number
    384098815183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass79,698 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,698 miles
    Test number
    463082647851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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.
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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)
  19. Pass44,417 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,417 miles
    Test number
    755258803380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass29,679 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    695891811396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,491 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,491 miles
    Test number
    484055510363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,985 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,985 miles
    Test number
    474673240270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. Pass18,464 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,464 miles
    Test number
    334186439434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,217 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,217 miles
    Test number
    460080148256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,540 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,540 miles
    Test number
    504905037223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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