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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L21 PGTMOT history

L21 PGT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L21 PGT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,760 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 PGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 PGT was last recorded at 95,760 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,758 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,760 miles
  • 2025 – 90,145 miles
  • 2024 – 83,645 miles
  • 2023 – 76,802 miles
  • 2022 – 69,961 miles
  • 2021 – 61,446 miles
  • 2020 – 56,723 miles
  • 2019 – 51,675 miles
  • 2018 – 41,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,760 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Centre exhaust sleeve corroded .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle only just met the requirement for idle speed on emissions test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,760 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    795323416374
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail95,758 miles (+5,613)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,758 miles
    Test number
    476464843961
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,145 miles (+6,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    396082516561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryTpms
  4. Pass83,645 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,645 miles
    Test number
    411944550461
    • 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))
  5. Fail83,640 miles (+6,838)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    391752803189
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • 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))
  6. Pass76,802 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,802 miles
    Test number
    197739197061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,797 miles (+6,836)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    580502976657
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass69,961 miles (+8,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    200517109957
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass61,446 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,446 miles
    Test number
    928006802791
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded .
    • AdvisoryVehicle only just met the requirement for idle speed on emissions test.
  10. Fail61,446 miles (+4,723)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,446 miles
    Test number
    128149998289
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded .
    • AdvisoryVehicle only just met the requirement for idle speed on emissions test.
  11. Pass56,723 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    784204911161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    884626825973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,675 miles (+9,738)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    391070933805
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass41,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    561530098748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L21 PGT

Does L21 PGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 PGT is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 PGT?
The MOT on L21 PGT is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 PGT done?
L21 PGT was recorded at 95,760 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 6,903 miles a year.
Has L21 PGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 PGT has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 PGT 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 PGT find?
L21 PGT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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