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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L21 MVBMOT history

L21 MVB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

L21 MVB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2026
Mileage
100,384 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MVB was last recorded at 100,384 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,383 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,384 miles
  • 2024 – 98,339 miles
  • 2023 – 95,726 miles
  • 2022 – 93,229 miles
  • 2021 – 87,255 miles
  • 2020 – 81,071 miles
  • 2019 – 75,139 miles
  • 2018 – 67,575 miles
  • 2017 – 60,224 miles
  • 2016 – 51,471 miles
  • 2015 – 43,493 miles
  • 2014 – 37,774 miles
  • 2013 – 29,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,384 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,384 miles
    Test number
    436414055219
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,383 miles (+2,044)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    978918760052
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,339 miles (+2,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    184083522371
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill section slight damage and surface corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both inner steering rack joints

  4. Pass95,726 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,726 miles
    Test number
    568654388119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,229 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,229 miles
    Test number
    883630867892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,255 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,255 miles
    Test number
    786124307529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail87,255 miles (+6,184)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,255 miles
    Test number
    532325070676
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,071 miles (+5,932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    311140465685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass75,139 miles (+7,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    914211648680
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side front shocks slightly damp
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cracking slightly

  10. Pass67,575 miles (+7,351)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,575 miles
    Test number
    237630878301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,224 miles (+8,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    665782455251
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bumper has slight damage

  12. Pass51,471 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    926606525443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,493 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    127404495138
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass43,493 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    155794595156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,774 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    437784504220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,967 miles
    Test number
    369416823259
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L21 MVB

Does L21 MVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 MVB expired on 19 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 MVB?
The MOT on L21 MVB expired on 19 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 MVB done?
L21 MVB was recorded at 100,384 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 5,923 miles a year.
Has L21 MVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MVB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 MVB 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 MVB find?
L21 MVB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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