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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

L21 SOBMOT history

L21 SOB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

L21 SOB red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,111 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SOB was last recorded at 80,111 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 9,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,355 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,756 miles
Average per year
6,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,111 miles
  • 2025 – 70,355 miles
  • 2024 – 59,204 miles
  • 2023 – 57,395 miles
  • 2022 – 52,637 miles
  • 2021 – 48,495 miles
  • 2020 – 44,608 miles
  • 2019 – 41,746 miles
  • 2018 – 39,173 miles
  • 2017 – 28,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,111 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust joining sleeve deteriorated

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.70 mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in both rear tyres.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,111 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    329843685196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joining sleeve deteriorated

  2. Fail80,111 miles (+9,756)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    536802859769
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joining sleeve deteriorated

  3. Pass70,355 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    302460883941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail70,354 miles (+11,150)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,354 miles
    Test number
    286381814748
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn de bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn de bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre low on pressure
    • AdvisoryTPMS light is on

  5. Pass59,204 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,204 miles
    Test number
    744626974205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    200005782477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail57,395 miles (+4,758)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    890349646119
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass52,637 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    972738286848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.70 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail52,637 miles (+4,142)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    871850269994
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.70 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass48,495 miles (+3,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,495 miles
    Test number
    738014801211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass44,608 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,608 miles
    Test number
    517466211368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,746 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,746 miles
    Test number
    129745956585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,173 miles (+10,927)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,173 miles
    Test number
    985048191593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    495006056166
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

Questions about L21 SOB

Does L21 SOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SOB is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SOB?
The MOT on L21 SOB is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SOB done?
L21 SOB was recorded at 80,111 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 6,002 miles a year.
Has L21 SOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SOB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 SOB 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 SOB find?
L21 SOB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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