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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

F21 JOHMOT history

F21 JOH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

F21 JOH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,227 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F21 JOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F21 JOH was last recorded at 78,227 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,767 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,460 miles
Average per year
3,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,227 miles
  • 2025 – 73,767 miles
  • 2024 – 71,822 miles
  • 2023 – 70,561 miles
  • 2022 – 69,382 miles
  • 2021 – 67,674 miles
  • 2020 – 66,189 miles
  • 2019 – 62,740 miles
  • 2018 – 58,438 miles
  • 2017 – 54,202 miles
  • 2016 – 50,186 miles
  • 2015 – 43,990 miles
  • 2014 – 40,200 miles
  • 2013 – 36,873 miles
  • 2012 – 32,092 miles
  • 2011 – 25,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,227 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,227 miles (+4,460)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,227 miles
    Test number
    932241913114
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass73,767 miles (+1,945)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,767 miles
    Test number
    405284742251
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass71,822 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    574451460334
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Fail71,818 miles (+1,257)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,818 miles
    Test number
    425341975297
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass70,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    343724609233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail70,561 miles (+1,179)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    959209862602
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,382 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    221425193768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,674 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    916395241475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    988300896504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,189 miles (+3,449)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    712613442189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,740 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,740 miles
    Test number
    257933213788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,438 miles (+4,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,438 miles
    Test number
    299742246847
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass54,202 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    182862309498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,186 miles (+6,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,186 miles
    Test number
    630954408854
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency very close to minimum requirements

  15. Pass43,990 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    837089955121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    709604764186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,195 miles (+3,322)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    406874664177
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass36,873 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,873 miles
    Test number
    208635553108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,092 miles
    Test number
    469604362112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Fail32,092 miles (+7,029)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,092 miles
    Test number
    298214762410
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass25,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,063 miles
    Test number
    687533751144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F21 JOH

Does F21 JOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F21 JOH is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F21 JOH?
The MOT on F21 JOH is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F21 JOH done?
F21 JOH was recorded at 78,227 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,512 miles a year.
Has F21 JOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F21 JOH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on F21 JOH 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 F21 JOH find?
F21 JOH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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