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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L21 CRMMOT history

L21 CRM is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 40,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L21 CRM white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
40,345 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CRM
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
11 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CRM was last recorded at 40,345 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,128 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,217 miles
Average per year
4,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,345 miles
  • 2025 – 37,128 miles
  • 2024 – 33,758 miles
  • 2023 – 28,981 miles
  • 2022 – 23,351 miles
  • 2021 – 16,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective underinflatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    40,345 miles
    Test number
    243976838103
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective underinflated
  2. Fail40,345 miles (+3,217)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,345 miles
    Test number
    477370188425
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective underinflated
  3. Pass37,128 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    230010179324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass33,758 miles (+4,777)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    33,758 miles
    Test number
    573263209069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective underinflated
  5. Pass28,981 miles (+5,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,981 miles
    Test number
    244298452723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass23,351 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    23,351 miles
    Test number
    235843507775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,767 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,767 miles
    Test number
    959855382965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,546 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    15,546 miles
    Test number
    131291841811
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail15,545 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,545 miles
    Test number
    634557996798
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L21 CRM

Does L21 CRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CRM is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 CRM?
The MOT on L21 CRM is valid until 16 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 CRM done?
L21 CRM was recorded at 40,345 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,667 miles a year.
Has L21 CRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CRM has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 CRM 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 CRM find?
L21 CRM passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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