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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2019 · 999 cc

L21 SOCMOT history

L21 SOC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2019. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L21 SOC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,521 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
22 Jun 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SOC was last recorded at 49,521 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 10,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,843 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,678 miles
Average per year
7,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,521 miles
  • 2025 – 38,843 miles
  • 2024 – 30,585 miles
  • 2023 – 24,338 miles
  • 2022 – 16,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Jun 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,521 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    860013728573
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail49,521 miles (+10,678)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    675910462983
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass38,843 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    254977158422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,842 miles (+8,257)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    353939899527
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to tread cord visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread cord not visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass30,585 miles (+6,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    946386508096
    • 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. Pass24,338 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    487461662905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    22,918 miles
    Test number
    776640353139
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly notchy in operation (cables) (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Fail22,918 miles (+6,778)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,918 miles
    Test number
    979768541097
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly notchy in operation (cables) (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Pass16,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    16,140 miles
    Test number
    212736169768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 SOC

Does L21 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SOC is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SOC?
The MOT on L21 SOC is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SOC done?
L21 SOC was recorded at 49,521 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,766 miles a year.
Has L21 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SOC has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 SOC 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 SOC find?
L21 SOC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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