Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
L21 JYMMOT history
L21 JYM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 167,432 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,080 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 JYM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 JYM was last recorded at 167,432 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 13,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,188 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,244 miles
- Average per year
- 12,080 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,432 miles
- 2025 – 154,188 miles
- 2024 – 137,469 miles
- 2023 – 122,911 miles
- 2021 – 112,199 miles
- 2020 – 103,557 miles
- 2019 – 97,049 miles
- 2018 – 89,467 miles
- 2017 – 71,628 miles
- 2016 – 56,955 miles
- 2015 – 46,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,432 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,432 miles (+13,244)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 167,432 miles
- Test number
- 812669952198
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass154,188 miles (+269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 154,188 miles
- Test number
- 244684396105
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail153,919 miles (+16,450)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,919 miles
- Test number
- 611935182806
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,469 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 137,469 miles
- Test number
- 598417975221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,446 miles (+14,535)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,446 miles
- Test number
- 244454939345
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass122,911 miles (+10,712)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 122,911 miles
- Test number
- 158701484217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 112,199 miles
- Test number
- 884328690277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,199 miles (+8,642)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,199 miles
- Test number
- 972977139624
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,557 miles (+374)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,557 miles
- Test number
- 806294957187
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect second hand fitted (5.3.2 (b))
Fail103,183 miles (+6,134)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,183 miles
- Test number
- 982207040462
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced panel behind the bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass97,049 miles (+7,582)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,049 miles
- Test number
- 723972864815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,467 miles (+17,839)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 89,467 miles
- Test number
- 366197040594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,628 miles (+14,673)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 71,628 miles
- Test number
- 218370948376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,955 miles (+10,735)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,955 miles
- Test number
- 505378324940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,220 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 46,220 miles
- Test number
- 663376376760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,217 miles (+13,856)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,217 miles
- Test number
- 226836268700
- FailureCentre Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass32,361 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 32,361 miles
- Test number
- 845589405020
- NoteAdvise both front tyres worn on inner edges requires tracking checking
Questions about L21 JYM
- Does L21 JYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 JYM is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 JYM?
- The MOT on L21 JYM is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 JYM done?
- L21 JYM was recorded at 167,432 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 12,080 miles a year.
- Has L21 JYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 JYM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 JYM 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 JYM find?
- L21 JYM passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills.
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