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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

S21 LJPMOT history

S21 LJP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S21 LJP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,512 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 LJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 LJP was last recorded at 68,512 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 21,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,396 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
21,116 miles
Average per year
3,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,512 miles
  • 2025 – 47,396 miles
  • 2024 – 35,521 miles
  • 2023 – 34,712 miles
  • 2022 – 33,541 miles
  • 2021 – 32,285 miles
  • 2020 – 31,416 miles
  • 2019 – 29,696 miles
  • 2018 – 27,839 miles
  • 2017 – 25,773 miles
  • 2016 – 23,061 miles
  • 2015 – 20,886 miles
  • 2014 – 18,639 miles
  • 2013 – 16,414 miles
  • 2012 – 13,466 miles
  • 2011 – 11,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,512 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush Soft

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush Soft

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bushes Going Soft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,512 miles (+21,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    252207506641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass47,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    230658162902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,396 miles (+11,875)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    842300684500
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass35,521 miles (+809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,521 miles
    Test number
    676837755253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bushes Going Soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass34,712 miles (+1,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    198840448251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush Soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush Soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass33,541 miles (+1,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,541 miles
    Test number
    424450224562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush Soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush Soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass32,285 miles (+869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,285 miles
    Test number
    820831047328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush Soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush Soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass31,416 miles (+1,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,416 miles
    Test number
    754583992116
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bushes Going Soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass29,696 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,696 miles
    Test number
    101028573694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,839 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,839 miles
    Test number
    188778248335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,773 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,773 miles
    Test number
    736141039763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,061 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,061 miles
    Test number
    371148340311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,886 miles (+2,247)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,886 miles
    Test number
    347499645016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
  14. Pass18,639 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,639 miles
    Test number
    828671054029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,414 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,414 miles
    Test number
    438922453099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,466 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,466 miles
    Test number
    537465842086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,143 miles
    Test number
    448745051013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 LJP

Does S21 LJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 LJP is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 LJP?
The MOT on S21 LJP is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 LJP done?
S21 LJP was recorded at 68,512 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,789 miles a year.
Has S21 LJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 LJP has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 LJP 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 LJP find?
S21 LJP passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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