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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

K21 LLJMOT history

K21 LLJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 73,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

K21 LLJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,857 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 LLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 LLJ was last recorded at 73,857 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 12,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,419 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,438 miles
Average per year
8,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,857 miles
  • 2025 – 61,419 miles
  • 2024 – 53,022 miles
  • 2023 – 44,665 miles
  • 2022 – 34,337 miles
  • 2021 – 24,489 miles
  • 2020 – 16,930 miles
  • 2019 – 16,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,857 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,857 miles (+12,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    327282294362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass61,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    197157010793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail61,419 miles (+8,397)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    930143422363
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass53,022 miles (+8,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    191221319223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass44,665 miles (+10,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,665 miles
    Test number
    479836522873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass34,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,337 miles
    Test number
    290804275157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,337 miles (+9,848)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,337 miles
    Test number
    425822863389
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass24,489 miles (+7,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    812215052813
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass16,930 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    16,930 miles
    Test number
    217003426506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,002 miles
    Test number
    995389249532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 LLJ

Does K21 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 LLJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 LLJ?
The MOT on K21 LLJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 LLJ done?
K21 LLJ was recorded at 73,857 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
Has K21 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 LLJ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 LLJ 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 LLJ find?
K21 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge.

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