Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
L21 GAUMOT history
L21 GAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,081 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 91,081 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 GAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 13 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 GAU was last recorded at 91,081 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 4,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,679 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,402 miles
- Average per year
- 6,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,081 miles
- 2025 – 86,679 miles
- 2024 – 83,280 miles
- 2023 – 63,192 miles
- 2022 – 40,143 miles
- 2021 – 38,230 miles
- 2020 – 36,011 miles
- 2019 – 30,378 miles
- 2018 – 25,125 miles
- 2017 – 19,831 miles
- 2016 – 13,370 miles
- 2015 – 12,551 miles
- 2014 – 11,799 miles
- 2013 – 10,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,081 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,081 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 91,081 miles
- Test number
- 572280678975
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass86,679 miles (+3,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 86,679 miles
- Test number
- 719794684979
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,280 miles (+20,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 83,280 miles
- Test number
- 853437066336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,192 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 63,192 miles
- Test number
- 148825566463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Fail63,191 miles (+23,048)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,191 miles
- Test number
- 555171848402
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Pass40,143 miles (+1,913)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 40,143 miles
- Test number
- 385818629406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,230 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 38,230 miles
- Test number
- 178362060300
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail38,230 miles (+2,219)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,230 miles
- Test number
- 572201478994
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 36,011 miles
- Test number
- 367470219940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,011 miles (+5,633)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,011 miles
- Test number
- 294676512529
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,378 miles (+5,253)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 30,378 miles
- Test number
- 438406750201
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,125 miles (+5,294)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 25,125 miles
- Test number
- 816725331893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,831 miles (+6,461)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 19,831 miles
- Test number
- 328209292186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,370 miles (+819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 13,370 miles
- Test number
- 363832495317
- AdvisoryAdvise(all tyre treads cracking & perishing)
- AdvisoryAdvise(front blades smearing screen)
Pass12,551 miles (+752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 12,551 miles
- Test number
- 590175138278
- AdvisoryAdvise(all tyre treads cracking)
Pass11,799 miles (+1,168)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 11,799 miles
- Test number
- 165347634306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 10,631 miles
- Test number
- 407586233404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,631 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,631 miles
- Test number
- 859716233347
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about L21 GAU
- Does L21 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GAU is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 GAU?
- The MOT on L21 GAU is valid until 30 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 GAU done?
- L21 GAU was recorded at 91,081 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 6,406 miles a year.
- Has L21 GAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 GAU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L21 GAU 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 GAU find?
- L21 GAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear axle corroded.
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