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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L21 LBTMOT history

L21 LBT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

L21 LBT red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
86,384 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LBT was last recorded at 86,384 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 6,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,499 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,885 miles
Average per year
6,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,384 miles
  • 2023 – 79,499 miles
  • 2022 – 73,312 miles
  • 2021 – 67,642 miles
  • 2020 – 61,100 miles
  • 2019 – 55,058 miles
  • 2018 – 41,565 miles
  • 2017 – 35,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and bush starting to separate (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,384 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    165378182719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and bush starting to separate (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail86,384 miles (+6,885)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    775046014936
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and bush starting to separate (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass79,499 miles (+6,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,499 miles
    Test number
    873967457950
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side
  4. Pass73,312 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    769571299764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail73,311 miles (+5,669)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    422981883920
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass67,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    369229132779
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail67,642 miles (+6,542)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    437964288119
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass61,100 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,100 miles
    Test number
    653372771708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper defective
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  9. Fail61,100 miles (+6,042)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,100 miles
    Test number
    516709622488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper defective
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  10. Pass55,058 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,058 miles
    Test number
    106329426980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,369 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,369 miles
    Test number
    892043745592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,565 miles
    Test number
    317331521684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  13. Fail41,565 miles (+6,123)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,565 miles
    Test number
    841860861358
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass35,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,442 miles
    Test number
    954525669904
    • AdvisorySlight condensation in nearside rear lamp

Questions about L21 LBT

Does L21 LBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 LBT expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 LBT?
The MOT on L21 LBT expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 LBT done?
L21 LBT was recorded at 86,384 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 6,624 miles a year.
Has L21 LBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LBT has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 LBT 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 LBT find?
L21 LBT passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system heavily corroded, and 5 more.

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