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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2020 · 999 cc

L21 OSMMOT history

L21 OSM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2020. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 24,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L21 OSM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
24,229 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 OSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
26 Mar 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 OSM was last recorded at 24,229 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
20,552 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,677 miles
Average per year
3,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,229 miles
  • 2025 – 20,552 miles
  • 2024 – 16,305 miles
  • 2023 – 13,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,229 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 24 Mar 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,229 miles (+3,677)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    24,229 miles
    Test number
    552836069729
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass20,552 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    20,552 miles
    Test number
    459386462775
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail20,549 miles (+4,244)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    403410301956
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass16,305 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    16,305 miles
    Test number
    261393895187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    13,683 miles
    Test number
    293012156166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 OSM

Does L21 OSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 OSM is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 OSM?
The MOT on L21 OSM is valid until 25 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 OSM done?
L21 OSM was recorded at 24,229 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,515 miles a year.
Has L21 OSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 OSM has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 OSM 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 OSM find?
L21 OSM passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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