Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
L21 TCCMOT history
L21 TCC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,538 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 117,538 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 TCC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 TCC was last recorded at 117,538 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,071 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,467 miles
- Average per year
- 7,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,538 miles
- 2025 – 115,071 miles
- 2024 – 105,041 miles
- 2023 – 96,199 miles
- 2022 – 86,494 miles
- 2021 – 86,453 miles
- 2020 – 74,502 miles
- 2019 – 67,092 miles
- 2018 – 59,029 miles
- 2017 – 50,617 miles
- 2016 – 42,091 miles
- 2015 – 34,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,538 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust casing corroded
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,538 miles (+2,467)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 117,538 miles
- Test number
- 383359882452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust casing corroded
Pass115,071 miles (+10,030)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 115,071 miles
- Test number
- 805828929508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,041 miles (+8,842)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 105,041 miles
- Test number
- 931954868302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Pass96,199 miles (+9,705)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 96,199 miles
- Test number
- 708720156392
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 R15 84H Budget (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,494 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,494 miles
- Test number
- 524712778153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,453 miles (+11,951)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,453 miles
- Test number
- 791023171274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,502 miles (+7,410)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 74,502 miles
- Test number
- 489806674033
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorber covers insecure
Pass67,092 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,092 miles
- Test number
- 729265066232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail67,092 miles (+8,063)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,092 miles
- Test number
- 880608482587
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 59,029 miles
- Test number
- 942723059278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,029 miles (+8,412)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,029 miles
- Test number
- 529522498013
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass50,617 miles (+8,526)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 50,617 miles
- Test number
- 829056855015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,091 miles (+7,580)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 42,091 miles
- Test number
- 159187773611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 34,511 miles
- Test number
- 599229545183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 TCC
- Does L21 TCC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 TCC is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 TCC?
- The MOT on L21 TCC is valid until 11 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 TCC done?
- L21 TCC was recorded at 117,538 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,300 miles a year.
- Has L21 TCC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 TCC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on L21 TCC 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 TCC find?
- L21 TCC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside gearbox mounting defective slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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