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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L21 WEAMOT history

L21 WEA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

L21 WEA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,066 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 WEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 WEA was last recorded at 100,066 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,064 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,066 miles
  • 2024 – 93,038 miles
  • 2023 – 86,634 miles
  • 2022 – 78,230 miles
  • 2021 – 69,936 miles
  • 2020 – 62,577 miles
  • 2019 – 52,005 miles
  • 2018 – 47,077 miles
  • 2017 – 45,460 miles
  • 2016 – 41,272 miles
  • 2015 – 35,115 miles
  • 2014 – 27,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,066 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,066 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,066 miles
    Test number
    660960286643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail100,064 miles (+7,026)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,064 miles
    Test number
    168955610005
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,038 miles (+2)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    547457889764
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail93,036 miles (+6,402)4 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    568216428974
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass86,634 miles (+68)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    534028945909
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,566 miles (+8,336)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    492100143356
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,230 miles (+8,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,230 miles
    Test number
    318557708149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,936 miles (+7,359)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,936 miles
    Test number
    345470656020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat folding handle missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop

  9. Pass62,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,577 miles
    Test number
    490950935101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail62,577 miles (+10,572)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,577 miles
    Test number
    628087106172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass52,005 miles (+4,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,005 miles
    Test number
    955406267152
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySlight lift at near side front top strut mounting

  12. Pass47,077 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    568376219805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,460 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,460 miles
    Test number
    829434715168
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Tires, sidewalls cracking 215/45x16
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail45,456 miles (+4,184)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,456 miles
    Test number
    419743182098
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Tires, sidewalls cracking 215/45x16
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass41,272 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    707121570657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,115 miles (+7,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,115 miles
    Test number
    198152665098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass27,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,170 miles
    Test number
    368421784009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 WEA

Does L21 WEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 WEA is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 WEA?
The MOT on L21 WEA is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 WEA done?
L21 WEA was recorded at 100,066 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,240 miles a year.
Has L21 WEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 WEA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 WEA 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 WEA find?
L21 WEA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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