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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc

K21 JCGMOT history

K21 JCG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

K21 JCG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,198 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 JCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 JCG was last recorded at 169,198 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 14,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,953 miles · 10 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,245 miles
Average per year
7,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,198 miles
  • 2024 – 154,953 miles
  • 2023 – 151,082 miles
  • 2022 – 146,135 miles
  • 2021 – 143,467 miles
  • 2020 – 140,994 miles
  • 2019 – 136,500 miles
  • 2018 – 127,235 miles
  • 2017 – 119,680 miles
  • 2016 – 110,515 miles
  • 2015 – 101,404 miles
  • 2014 – 92,904 miles
  • 2013 – 81,615 miles
  • 2012 – 69,926 miles
  • 2011 – 58,043 miles
  • 2010 – 52,356 miles
  • 2009 – 42,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,198 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive yet

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,198 miles (+14,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,198 miles
    Test number
    350341378376
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive yet

  2. Pass154,953 miles (+500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,953 miles
    Test number
    180949135990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail154,453 miles (+3,371)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    831950884853
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass151,082 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,082 miles
    Test number
    779808162473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail150,997 miles (+4,862)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,997 miles
    Test number
    583114316482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass146,135 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,135 miles
    Test number
    106433365056
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail146,133 miles (+2,666)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,133 miles
    Test number
    402860679767
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass143,467 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,467 miles
    Test number
    777605843892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass140,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,994 miles
    Test number
    979581866997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail140,994 miles (+4,494)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,994 miles
    Test number
    188390153022
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass136,500 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,500 miles
    Test number
    483439726446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,450 miles (+9,215)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,450 miles
    Test number
    231111793930
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass127,235 miles (+7,555)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,235 miles
    Test number
    983987169950
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass119,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    728409886217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail119,680 miles (+9,165)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    549751645554
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass110,515 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,515 miles
    Test number
    271932561600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail110,515 miles (+9,111)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,515 miles
    Test number
    469603519085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass101,404 miles (+8,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,404 miles
    Test number
    118220371296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,904 miles (+11,289)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    108002884289
    • NoteBoth front low
    • NoteN/s/r light cracked

  20. Pass81,615 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    825807473222
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  21. Fail81,615 miles (+11,689)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    438997973216
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass69,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,926 miles
    Test number
    608410792229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail69,926 miles (+11,883)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,926 miles
    Test number
    395829982281
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass58,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    265432251242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,043 miles (+5,687)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    707102551297
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  26. Pass52,356 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    264597960297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,695 miles
    Test number
    901607069275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K21 JCG

Does K21 JCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 JCG is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K21 JCG?
The MOT on K21 JCG is valid until 12 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 JCG done?
K21 JCG was recorded at 169,198 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,839 miles a year.
Has K21 JCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 JCG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K21 JCG 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 JCG find?
K21 JCG passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint has slight play both; has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive yet.

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