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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

K21 ADAMOT history

K21 ADA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 34,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

K21 ADA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
34,842 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 ADA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 ADA was last recorded at 34,842 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,398 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,444 miles
Average per year
3,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,842 miles
  • 2024 – 30,398 miles
  • 2023 – 26,540 miles
  • 2022 – 22,344 miles
  • 2021 – 18,014 miles
  • 2020 – 14,867 miles
  • 2019 – 13,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged below drivers door

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, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,842 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    999181002900
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged below drivers door

  2. Fail34,842 miles (+4,444)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    439203283480
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged below drivers door

  3. Pass30,398 miles (+3,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    30,398 miles
    Test number
    874809828990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass26,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    26,540 miles
    Test number
    100661551825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,540 miles (+4,196)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,540 miles
    Test number
    260433484390
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass22,344 miles (+4,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    22,344 miles
    Test number
    391892967718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass18,014 miles (+3,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,014 miles
    Test number
    332555712429
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass14,867 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    14,867 miles
    Test number
    847801861373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,843 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    14,843 miles
    Test number
    304613109252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,595 miles
    Test number
    502067975335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 ADA

Does K21 ADA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 ADA is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K21 ADA?
The MOT on K21 ADA is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 ADA done?
K21 ADA was recorded at 34,842 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
Has K21 ADA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 ADA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 ADA 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 K21 ADA find?
K21 ADA passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust mounting defective middle sleeve; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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