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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L21 WTEMOT history

L21 WTE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L21 WTE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,617 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 WTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 WTE was last recorded at 78,617 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 11,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,749 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,868 miles
Average per year
6,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,617 miles
  • 2024 – 66,749 miles
  • 2023 – 59,933 miles
  • 2022 – 53,500 miles
  • 2021 – 48,186 miles
  • 2020 – 43,700 miles
  • 2019 – 40,593 miles
  • 2018 – 33,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,617 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    241694700278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail78,617 miles (+11,868)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    637428834867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,749 miles (+6,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    718044323628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass59,933 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,933 miles
    Test number
    278330920336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,500 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    567393152672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,186 miles
    Test number
    653041025370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,186 miles (+4,486)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,186 miles
    Test number
    535733178152
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass43,700 miles (+3,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,700 miles
    Test number
    205894231868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass40,593 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,593 miles
    Test number
    310282193403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    833248615750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 WTE

Does L21 WTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 WTE is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 WTE?
The MOT on L21 WTE is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 WTE done?
L21 WTE was recorded at 78,617 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,415 miles a year.
Has L21 WTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 WTE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 WTE 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 WTE find?
L21 WTE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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