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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L21 CYNMOT history

L21 CYN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L21 CYN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,069 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CYN was last recorded at 80,069 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 8,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,391 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,678 miles
Average per year
5,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,069 miles
  • 2025 – 71,391 miles
  • 2024 – 65,898 miles
  • 2023 – 62,749 miles
  • 2022 – 55,459 miles
  • 2021 – 48,694 miles
  • 2020 – 44,310 miles
  • 2019 – 38,165 miles
  • 2018 – 32,334 miles
  • 2017 – 26,711 miles
  • 2016 – 20,845 miles
  • 2015 – 16,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,069 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,069 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,069 miles
    Test number
    298661437532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,391 miles (+5,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    677225603211
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  3. Pass65,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    421131912237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,898 miles (+3,149)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    200663940789
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  5. Pass62,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    827149761533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,749 miles (+7,290)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    146260095728
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass55,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,459 miles
    Test number
    159813063312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,459 miles (+6,765)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,459 miles
    Test number
    981005553877
    • 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))
  9. Pass48,694 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    431849920231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,310 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    976156155847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,165 miles (+5,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    911923068481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass32,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,334 miles
    Test number
    129505498339
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail32,334 miles (+5,623)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,334 miles
    Test number
    292119448091
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass26,711 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,711 miles
    Test number
    781255465294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,845 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,845 miles
    Test number
    343055096388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,373 miles
    Test number
    286385635071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 CYN

Does L21 CYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CYN is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 CYN?
The MOT on L21 CYN is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 CYN done?
L21 CYN was recorded at 80,069 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,549 miles a year.
Has L21 CYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CYN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 CYN 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 CYN find?
L21 CYN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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