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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2019 · 999 cc

L21 LYFMOT history

L21 LYF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2019. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 27,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

L21 LYF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
27,369 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
20 Sept 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LYF was last recorded at 27,369 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 3,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,560 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,809 miles
Average per year
4,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,369 miles
  • 2024 – 23,560 miles
  • 2023 – 18,590 miles
  • 2022 – 10,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,369 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront both windscreen wipers smearing
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 13 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,369 miles (+3,809)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    27,369 miles
    Test number
    300180636786
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both windscreen wipers smearing
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  2. Pass23,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    23,560 miles
    Test number
    167465200409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail23,560 miles (+4,970)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,560 miles
    Test number
    349673565518
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass18,590 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,590 miles
    Test number
    962602401411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    10,882 miles
    Test number
    368455993170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 LYF

Does L21 LYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LYF is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LYF?
The MOT on L21 LYF is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LYF done?
L21 LYF was recorded at 27,369 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
Has L21 LYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LYF has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 LYF 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 LYF find?
L21 LYF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear position lamp insecure; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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