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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S21 CGXMOT history

S21 CGX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

S21 CGX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,626 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 CGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 CGX was last recorded at 129,626 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,625 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,626 miles
  • 2025 – 125,565 miles
  • 2024 – 121,767 miles
  • 2022 – 118,800 miles
  • 2021 – 117,073 miles
  • 2020 – 108,882 miles
  • 2019 – 92,188 miles
  • 2018 – 79,081 miles
  • 2017 – 66,268 miles
  • 2016 – 54,565 miles
  • 2015 – 45,245 miles
  • 2014 – 36,094 miles
  • 2013 – 26,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,626 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 4 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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,626 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,626 miles
    Test number
    631611498500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail129,625 miles (+4,060)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,625 miles
    Test number
    315399895516
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass125,565 miles (+28)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,565 miles
    Test number
    811653535867
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,537 miles (+3,770)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    247370403806
    • MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,767 miles (+2,967)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,767 miles
    Test number
    767710854649
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outters (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass118,800 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    921357372645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,073 miles
    Test number
    945681139611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail117,073 miles (+8,191)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,073 miles
    Test number
    757294336970
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass108,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,882 miles
    Test number
    444836887365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,882 miles (+16,694)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,882 miles
    Test number
    772653569260
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass92,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    718731457896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,186 miles (+13,105)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    828036691805
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  13. Pass79,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    531426487891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,081 miles (+12,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    955378776977
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass66,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    427461970734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,268 miles (+11,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    158965574916
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass54,565 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    833815079543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,245 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,245 miles
    Test number
    847863435130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,094 miles
    Test number
    209294134464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,094 miles (+9,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,094 miles
    Test number
    846957524130
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass26,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,584 miles
    Test number
    297575433407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 CGX

Does S21 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 CGX is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 CGX?
The MOT on S21 CGX is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 CGX done?
S21 CGX was recorded at 129,626 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has S21 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 CGX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 CGX 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 S21 CGX find?
S21 CGX passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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