Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,422 cc
L21 USYMOT history
L21 USY is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,628 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 77,628 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 USY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Aug 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 USY was last recorded at 77,628 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 77,628 miles · 6 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,628 miles
- 2025 – 64,559 miles
- 2024 – 48,598 miles
- 2023 – 46,657 miles
- 2022 – 42,727 miles
- 2021 – 40,233 miles
- 2020 – 38,931 miles
- 2019 – 33,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,628 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Upper Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Wheel Binding Slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 11 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,628 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 77,628 miles
- Test number
- 138169965901
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,628 miles (+13,069)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,628 miles
- Test number
- 961856341832
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,559 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 64,559 miles
- Test number
- 490057851401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel Binding Slightly
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
Fail64,559 miles (+15,961)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,559 miles
- Test number
- 726868925713
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel Binding Slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake Disc Dust Cover missing
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
Pass48,598 miles (+1,941)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 48,598 miles
- Test number
- 635294503582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,657 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 46,657 miles
- Test number
- 378656261398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail46,657 miles (+3,930)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,657 miles
- Test number
- 263518721179
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,727 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 42,727 miles
- Test number
- 473642750608
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail42,727 miles (+2,494)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,727 miles
- Test number
- 553546555940
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass40,233 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 40,233 miles
- Test number
- 350747768391
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail40,233 miles (+1,302)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,233 miles
- Test number
- 473115265794
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass38,931 miles (+5,913)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 38,931 miles
- Test number
- 304355564324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,018 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 33,018 miles
- Test number
- 951110397228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L21 USY
- Does L21 USY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 USY is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 USY?
- The MOT on L21 USY is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 USY done?
- L21 USY was recorded at 77,628 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,869 miles a year.
- Has L21 USY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 USY has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 USY 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 USY find?
- L21 USY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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