
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc
K21 RBNMOT history
K21 RBN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 58,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 58,291 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 RBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 23 Nov 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 RBN was last recorded at 58,291 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 4,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,955 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,336 miles
- Average per year
- 3,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,291 miles
- 2025 – 53,955 miles
- 2024 – 50,707 miles
- 2023 – 46,705 miles
- 2022 – 43,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 9 Jun 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,291 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 58,291 miles
- Test number
- 209870650412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,291 miles (+4,336)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,291 miles
- Test number
- 251718218559
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,955 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 53,955 miles
- Test number
- 367583489647
- 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail53,950 miles (+3,243)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,950 miles
- Test number
- 289721090729
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,707 miles (+4,002)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 50,707 miles
- Test number
- 281861981174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,705 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 46,705 miles
- Test number
- 320746007982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail46,705 miles (+3,558)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,705 miles
- Test number
- 209160065322
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 43,147 miles
- Test number
- 263966924892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K21 RBN
- Does K21 RBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 RBN is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K21 RBN?
- The MOT on K21 RBN is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 RBN done?
- K21 RBN was recorded at 58,291 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
- Has K21 RBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 RBN has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K21 RBN 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 RBN find?
- K21 RBN passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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