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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

T121 SETMOT history

T121 SET is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 40,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,783 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 SET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 SET was last recorded at 40,783 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,782 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,783 miles
  • 2025 – 36,007 miles
  • 2024 – 32,050 miles
  • 2023 – 25,406 miles
  • 2022 – 17,890 miles
  • 2021 – 12,885 miles
  • 2020 – 10,718 miles
  • 2019 – 7,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,783 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    511117130734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail40,782 miles (+4,775)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,782 miles
    Test number
    347942799190
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR OIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass36,007 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,007 miles
    Test number
    250574629110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,050 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    32,050 miles
    Test number
    443895684474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,406 miles (+7,516)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    511441753098
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass17,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    17,890 miles
    Test number
    293679798305
    • 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))

  7. Fail17,890 miles (+5,005)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,890 miles
    Test number
    966020529023
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • 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))

  8. Pass12,885 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,885 miles
    Test number
    902114534564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,718 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    10,718 miles
    Test number
    387804220268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    7,092 miles
    Test number
    251127796378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 SET

Does T121 SET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 SET is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 SET?
The MOT on T121 SET is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 SET done?
T121 SET was recorded at 40,783 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,809 miles a year.
Has T121 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 SET has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 SET 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 T121 SET find?
T121 SET passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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