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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L21 YGMMOT history

L21 YGM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L21 YGM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,589 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 YGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 YGM was last recorded at 110,589 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 8,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,730 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,859 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,589 miles
  • 2025 – 101,730 miles
  • 2024 – 92,359 miles
  • 2022 – 82,193 miles
  • 2021 – 79,108 miles
  • 2020 – 73,188 miles
  • 2019 – 70,477 miles
  • 2018 – 53,530 miles
  • 2017 – 44,780 miles
  • 2016 – 39,618 miles
  • 2015 – 31,026 miles
  • 2013 – 23,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))

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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,589 miles (+8,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,589 miles
    Test number
    749121412917
    • 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))

  2. Pass101,730 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,730 miles
    Test number
    323742161249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,359 miles
    Test number
    651932484183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail92,359 miles (+10,166)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,359 miles
    Test number
    754343977481
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass82,193 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    388830342609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer cover corroded

  6. Fail82,193 miles (+3,085)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    397445673495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer cover corroded

  7. Pass79,108 miles (+5,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    106511499822
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded

  8. Pass73,188 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    980645384313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    318928887864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail70,477 miles (+16,947)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    854108023032
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass53,530 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    435910688336
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail53,530 miles (+8,750)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    847090510570
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass44,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,780 miles
    Test number
    676538302273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,778 miles (+5,160)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    674746063957
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass39,618 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    398875447517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Fail39,524 miles (+8,498)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,524 miles
    Test number
    565322866959
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  17. Pass31,026 miles (+570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,026 miles
    Test number
    562685379124
    • AdvisoryCentre undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  18. Pass30,456 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    739648575039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    955722663210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 YGM

Does L21 YGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 YGM is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 YGM?
The MOT on L21 YGM is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 YGM done?
L21 YGM was recorded at 110,589 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has L21 YGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 YGM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 YGM 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 YGM find?
L21 YGM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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