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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

K21 VWPMOT history

K21 VWP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 53,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

K21 VWP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,079 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 VWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 VWP was last recorded at 53,079 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,163 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,916 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,079 miles
  • 2025 – 48,163 miles
  • 2024 – 42,216 miles
  • 2023 – 35,816 miles
  • 2022 – 29,844 miles
  • 2021 – 22,705 miles
  • 2020 – 15,972 miles
  • 2019 – 6,711 miles
  • 2018 – 3,734 miles
  • 2017 – 3,370 miles
  • 2016 – 3,061 miles
  • 2015 – 1,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,079 miles (+4,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    811990167051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass48,163 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,163 miles
    Test number
    674150588288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Fail48,163 miles (+5,947)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,163 miles
    Test number
    695304986378
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass42,216 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,216 miles
    Test number
    272713362683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail42,193 miles (+6,377)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,193 miles
    Test number
    622348647491
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass35,816 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    981207668917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,844 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    29,844 miles
    Test number
    449031790944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,705 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,705 miles
    Test number
    526931103732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,972 miles (+9,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,972 miles
    Test number
    406310085140
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perished

  10. Pass6,711 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    6,711 miles
    Test number
    294850458580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,734 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    3,734 miles
    Test number
    202607535516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,370 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    3,370 miles
    Test number
    789703038717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass3,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    3,061 miles
    Test number
    953036022561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail3,061 miles (+1,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,061 miles
    Test number
    874740462347
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass1,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    1,703 miles
    Test number
    847691265099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 VWP

Does K21 VWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 VWP is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 VWP?
The MOT on K21 VWP is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 VWP done?
K21 VWP was recorded at 53,079 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has K21 VWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 VWP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 VWP 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 VWP find?
K21 VWP passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear exhaust silencer corroded; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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