Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
L21 LSPMOT history
L21 LSP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 72,852 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 LSP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 LSP was last recorded at 72,852 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,367 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,485 miles
- Average per year
- 4,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,852 miles
- 2025 – 70,367 miles
- 2024 – 66,587 miles
- 2023 – 59,037 miles
- 2022 – 53,862 miles
- 2021 – 50,827 miles
- 2020 – 46,742 miles
- 2019 – 31,080 miles
- 2018 – 21,321 miles
- 2017 – 19,247 miles
- 2016 – 17,605 miles
- 2015 – 15,644 miles
- 2014 – 14,052 miles
- 2013 – 11,716 miles
- 2012 – 9,228 miles
- 2011 – 7,370 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,852 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust system deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,852 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 72,852 miles
- Test number
- 727417618803
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated
Fail72,851 miles (+2,484)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,851 miles
- Test number
- 200325579212
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated
Pass70,367 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 70,367 miles
- Test number
- 675200982377
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Fail70,366 miles (+3,779)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,366 miles
- Test number
- 939164098180
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass66,587 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 66,587 miles
- Test number
- 160605565392
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated
Fail66,586 miles (+7,549)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,586 miles
- Test number
- 815511323162
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated
Pass59,037 miles (+5,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 59,037 miles
- Test number
- 379433454099
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
Pass53,862 miles (+3,035)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 53,862 miles
- Test number
- 989510464969
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
Pass50,827 miles (+4,085)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 50,827 miles
- Test number
- 286769843788
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
Pass46,742 miles (+15,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 46,742 miles
- Test number
- 357341474033
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Pass31,080 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 31,080 miles
- Test number
- 484106710238
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Fail31,080 miles (+9,759)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,080 miles
- Test number
- 236482383102
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Pass21,321 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 21,321 miles
- Test number
- 586288292862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,318 miles (+2,071)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,318 miles
- Test number
- 650896799377
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass19,247 miles (+1,642)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 19,247 miles
- Test number
- 792023486711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryInner edge wear front tyres.
Pass17,605 miles (+1,961)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 17,605 miles
- Test number
- 842250872688
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass15,644 miles (+1,592)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 15,644 miles
- Test number
- 206608045049
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass14,052 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 14,052 miles
- Test number
- 627070054063
- NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge
Fail14,049 miles (+2,333)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,049 miles
- Test number
- 439379244049
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge
Pass11,716 miles (+2,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 11,716 miles
- Test number
- 949106643062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass9,228 miles (+1,858)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 9,228 miles
- Test number
- 966217032073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 7,370 miles
- Test number
- 838888941052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 LSP
- Does L21 LSP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LSP is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 LSP?
- The MOT on L21 LSP is valid until 8 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 LSP done?
- L21 LSP was recorded at 72,852 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
- Has L21 LSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 LSP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 LSP 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 LSP find?
- L21 LSP passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; engine bay covers and under trays fitted, and 1 more.
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