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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L21 CGTMOT history

L21 CGT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 59,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L21 CGT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
59,152 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CGT was last recorded at 59,152 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 7,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,634 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,518 miles
Average per year
5,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,152 miles
  • 2025 – 51,634 miles
  • 2024 – 43,828 miles
  • 2023 – 36,736 miles
  • 2022 – 31,801 miles
  • 2021 – 23,465 miles
  • 2020 – 21,064 miles
  • 2019 – 18,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,152 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE)185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,152 miles (+7,518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    699207878668
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE)185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass51,634 miles (+378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,634 miles
    Test number
    163321803313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail51,256 miles (+7,428)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    840183870236
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass43,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    547465110397
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail43,828 miles (+7,092)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    514381966355
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass36,736 miles (+4,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,736 miles
    Test number
    497939736263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass31,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    254733623957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,801 miles (+8,336)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    599863099927
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass23,465 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    23,465 miles
    Test number
    888360935558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    21,064 miles
    Test number
    419004554950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,064 miles (+2,938)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,064 miles
    Test number
    913104354169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass18,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    18,126 miles
    Test number
    803809771672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 CGT

Does L21 CGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CGT is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 CGT?
The MOT on L21 CGT is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 CGT done?
L21 CGT was recorded at 59,152 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,939 miles a year.
Has L21 CGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CGT has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 CGT 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 CGT find?
L21 CGT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 2 more.

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