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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2019 · 1,984 cc

L21 BYCMOT history

L21 BYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Oct 2019. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 41,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L21 BYC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
41,250 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
15 Oct 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BYC was last recorded at 41,250 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 3,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,823 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,427 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,250 miles
  • 2025 – 37,823 miles
  • 2024 – 33,950 miles
  • 2023 – 31,157 miles
  • 2022 – 26,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,250 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,250 miles (+3,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    41,250 miles
    Test number
    580144115713
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass37,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    717436541677
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail37,823 miles (+3,873)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    620107000747
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass33,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    422909377658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,950 miles (+2,793)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    946726161073
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass31,157 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,157 miles
    Test number
    784027824136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    26,642 miles
    Test number
    420028230775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about L21 BYC

Does L21 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BYC is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BYC?
The MOT on L21 BYC is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BYC done?
L21 BYC was recorded at 41,250 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has L21 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BYC has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 BYC 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 L21 BYC find?
L21 BYC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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