Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
L21 GCLMOT history
L21 GCL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 78,818 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,628 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 GCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 22 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 GCL was last recorded at 78,818 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,490 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,328 miles
- Average per year
- 5,628 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,818 miles
- 2025 – 74,490 miles
- 2024 – 69,897 miles
- 2023 – 66,722 miles
- 2022 – 61,739 miles
- 2021 – 55,175 miles
- 2020 – 49,494 miles
- 2019 – 39,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,818 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread 1.67mm measured 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe and band clamp deteriorationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront brake disc corrosion around edges
- AdvisoryFront brake pads appear about 3/4 worn
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel inner rim weld repair
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wear more inner edge
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.
Undertrays fitted obscuring some test items
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Under trays fitted obscuring some test items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
10 tests since 22 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,818 miles (+4,328)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 78,818 miles
- Test number
- 457897079651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread 1.67mm measured 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe and band clamp deterioration
- AdvisoryFront brake disc corrosion around edges
- AdvisoryFront brake pads appear about 3/4 worn
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel inner rim weld repair
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wear more inner edge
Pass74,490 miles (+4,593)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 74,490 miles
- Test number
- 606460184430
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at rear
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe and band clamp deterioration
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre 2.8mm tread
- AdvisoryRear brake discs some scoring
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some test items
Pass69,897 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 69,897 miles
- Test number
- 270414358367
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some test items
Fail69,893 miles (+3,171)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,893 miles
- Test number
- 202707023500
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some test items
Pass66,722 miles (+4,983)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 66,722 miles
- Test number
- 353227438568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,739 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 61,739 miles
- Test number
- 892071489303
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some test items
Fail61,738 miles (+6,563)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,738 miles
- Test number
- 294010141523
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some test items
Pass55,175 miles (+5,681)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 55,175 miles
- Test number
- 335660440915
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking slightly between treads
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass49,494 miles (+10,351)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 49,494 miles
- Test number
- 918750184793
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,143 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 39,143 miles
- Test number
- 909356436331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L21 GCL
- Does L21 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GCL is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 GCL?
- The MOT on L21 GCL is valid until 4 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 GCL done?
- L21 GCL was recorded at 78,818 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
- Has L21 GCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 GCL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 GCL 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 GCL find?
- L21 GCL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread 1.67mm measured 1.6mm legal limit; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; exhaust tail pipe and band clamp deterioration, and 4 more.
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