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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,798 cc

L21 MLVMOT history

L21 MLV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 99,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

L21 MLV white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,709 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MLV was last recorded at 99,709 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 5,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,966 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,743 miles
Average per year
8,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,709 miles
  • 2024 – 93,966 miles
  • 2023 – 86,337 miles
  • 2022 – 75,262 miles
  • 2021 – 59,149 miles
  • 2020 – 50,069 miles
  • 2019 – 39,483 miles
  • 2018 – 33,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,709 miles (+5,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    616135328483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass93,966 miles (+7,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,966 miles
    Test number
    410007831781
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion, Not excessive or weakened
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on all brake discs
  3. Pass86,337 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    151819254794
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to back box join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Fail86,215 miles (+10,953)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,215 miles
    Test number
    315875691186
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass75,262 miles (+16,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,262 miles
    Test number
    220686963288
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass59,149 miles (+9,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    664697095323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,069 miles (+10,586)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,069 miles
    Test number
    291640437648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass39,483 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,483 miles
    Test number
    725311568495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,854 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,854 miles
    Test number
    492460388958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Fail33,850 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    852722347949
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about L21 MLV

Does L21 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MLV is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 MLV?
The MOT on L21 MLV is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MLV done?
L21 MLV was recorded at 99,709 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 8,850 miles a year.
Has L21 MLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MLV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 MLV 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 MLV find?
L21 MLV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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