Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc
L21 RKBMOT history
L21 RKB is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 87,023 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,272 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 RKB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 RKB was last recorded at 87,023 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,501 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,522 miles
- Average per year
- 4,272 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,023 miles
- 2025 – 84,501 miles
- 2024 – 81,541 miles
- 2023 – 77,397 miles
- 2022 – 73,340 miles
- 2021 – 69,263 miles
- 2020 – 65,948 miles
- 2019 – 60,793 miles
- 2018 – 55,965 miles
- 2017 – 51,625 miles
- 2016 – 46,582 miles
- 2015 – 40,364 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,023 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer body sill coroding
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,023 miles (+2,522)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 87,023 miles
- Test number
- 420714391883
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer body sill coroding
Pass84,501 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 84,501 miles
- Test number
- 808151055098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,488 miles (+2,947)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,488 miles
- Test number
- 564817255179
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,541 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 81,541 miles
- Test number
- 417833802244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,513 miles (+4,116)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,513 miles
- Test number
- 827260240742
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Hand operated control valve excessively worn over adjusted (1.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hand operated control valve excessively worn over adjusted (1.1.5 (a))
Pass77,397 miles (+4,057)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 77,397 miles
- Test number
- 936421306664
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,340 miles (+4,077)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 73,340 miles
- Test number
- 536915203853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,263 miles (+3,315)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 69,263 miles
- Test number
- 628958066204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,948 miles (+5,155)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 65,948 miles
- Test number
- 530960885169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,793 miles (+4,828)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 60,793 miles
- Test number
- 163401520507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,965 miles (+4,340)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 55,965 miles
- Test number
- 891415087238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,625 miles (+5,043)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 51,625 miles
- Test number
- 694538291687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,582 miles (+6,218)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 46,582 miles
- Test number
- 185723522302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 40,364 miles
- Test number
- 238209915445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 RKB
- Does L21 RKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RKB is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 RKB?
- The MOT on L21 RKB is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 RKB done?
- L21 RKB was recorded at 87,023 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,272 miles a year.
- Has L21 RKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 RKB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 RKB 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 RKB find?
- L21 RKB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer body sill coroding.
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