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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L21 SLJMOT history

L21 SLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L21 SLJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2027
Mileage
81,245 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SLJ was last recorded at 81,245 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,458 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,787 miles
Average per year
6,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,245 miles
  • 2025 – 78,458 miles
  • 2024 – 74,487 miles
  • 2023 – 67,783 miles
  • 2022 – 57,687 miles
  • 2021 – 50,415 miles
  • 2020 – 43,136 miles
  • 2019 – 36,992 miles
  • 2018 – 29,023 miles
  • 2017 – 23,321 miles
  • 2016 – 16,199 miles
  • 2015 – 9,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,245 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SLIGHT (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,245 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    450799327611
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SLIGHT (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail81,237 miles (+2,779)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,237 miles
    Test number
    980133221917
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SEPARATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SLIGHT (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass78,458 miles (+3,971)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    969220321484
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked/perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush separating from inner - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise investigate (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass74,487 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,487 miles
    Test number
    335457623796
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S REG LAMP OUTPUT SLIGHTLY REDUCED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BONDING SEPARATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail74,481 miles (+6,698)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,481 miles
    Test number
    806215479242
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S REG LAMP OUTPUT SLIGHTLY REDUCED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BONDING SEPARATION (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass67,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    337109398773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,783 miles (+10,096)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    888202144739
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass57,687 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    732018630792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,415 miles (+7,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,415 miles
    Test number
    708318439096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,136 miles (+6,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    641965609637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass36,992 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    474131865511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,023 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,023 miles
    Test number
    406719999875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,321 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,321 miles
    Test number
    270378550960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,199 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,199 miles
    Test number
    292861387871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,753 miles
    Test number
    699725195133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 SLJ

Does L21 SLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SLJ is valid until 15 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SLJ?
The MOT on L21 SLJ is valid until 15 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SLJ done?
L21 SLJ was recorded at 81,245 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,346 miles a year.
Has L21 SLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SLJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 SLJ 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 SLJ find?
L21 SLJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel cap seal perished; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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