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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

L21 LFGMOT history

L21 LFG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L21 LFG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,227 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LFG was last recorded at 101,227 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,221 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,227 miles
  • 2025 – 94,664 miles
  • 2024 – 92,223 miles
  • 2023 – 91,003 miles
  • 2022 – 82,483 miles
  • 2020 – 79,659 miles
  • 2019 – 74,291 miles
  • 2018 – 71,954 miles
  • 2017 – 64,265 miles
  • 2016 – 60,016 miles
  • 2015 – 52,995 miles
  • 2014 – 47,835 miles
  • 2013 – 40,608 miles
  • 2012 – 33,333 miles
  • 2011 – 26,626 miles
  • 2010 – 19,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,227 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,227 miles
    Test number
    154883610189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,221 miles (+6,557)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    559010263917
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,664 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,664 miles
    Test number
    886657842156
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  4. Fail94,664 miles (+2,441)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,664 miles
    Test number
    631132176503
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  5. Pass92,223 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    913565984413
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Fail92,223 miles (+1,220)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    171483465915
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  7. Pass91,003 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,003 miles
    Test number
    993948090133
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Fail90,975 miles (+8,492)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    717654420451
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  9. Pass82,483 miles (+2,824)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    898400400328
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass79,659 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    343686088871
    • 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))

  11. Fail79,655 miles (+5,364)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,655 miles
    Test number
    493464110426
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))

  12. Pass74,291 miles (+2,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    74,291 miles
    Test number
    362581514269
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both slight sufrace (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing minor corrosion on the casings of both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass71,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    127219674191
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail71,951 miles (+7,686)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,951 miles
    Test number
    242007983410
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass64,265 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    231016921120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    121442032409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,015 miles (+7,020)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,015 miles
    Test number
    148570404818
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass52,995 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    586001775001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on edge

  19. Fail52,985 miles (+5,150)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    255021575015
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on edge

  20. Pass47,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    615225964000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,835 miles (+7,227)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    166824464065
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s rear has slight bind

  22. Pass40,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    966096563051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,608 miles (+7,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    586666063015
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass33,333 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    399498962061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on in dash

  25. Fail33,324 miles (+6,698)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,324 miles
    Test number
    247618862031
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on in dash

  26. Pass26,626 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,626 miles
    Test number
    319912061039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,954 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,954 miles
    Test number
    372112060046
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L21 LFG

Does L21 LFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LFG is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LFG?
The MOT on L21 LFG is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LFG done?
L21 LFG was recorded at 101,227 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has L21 LFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LFG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 LFG 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 LFG find?
L21 LFG passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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