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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

T121 TRDMOT history

T121 TRD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,725 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TRD was last recorded at 115,725 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 10,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,088 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,637 miles
Average per year
6,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,725 miles
  • 2024 – 105,088 miles
  • 2023 – 93,127 miles
  • 2022 – 84,453 miles
  • 2021 – 71,665 miles
  • 2020 – 63,243 miles
  • 2019 – 55,939 miles
  • 2018 – 49,119 miles
  • 2017 – 45,926 miles
  • 2016 – 43,150 miles
  • 2015 – 37,830 miles
  • 2014 – 32,281 miles
  • 2013 – 26,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,725 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,725 miles (+10,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    346208957411
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass105,088 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    236717165552
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail105,088 miles (+11,961)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    326317726685
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,127 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,127 miles
    Test number
    939408459362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,050 miles (+8,597)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,050 miles
    Test number
    758842536624
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,453 miles (+12,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    131028409374
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure
  7. Pass71,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    662133740132
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail71,665 miles (+8,422)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    753937175634
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,243 miles (+7,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    414859656400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,939 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    402138807069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,515 miles (+4,396)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    392068522951
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass49,119 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    212670098784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,926 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,926 miles
    Test number
    368676905561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,150 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    575476965349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,830 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,830 miles
    Test number
    218447705093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,281 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    125447714412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,310 miles
    Test number
    835778413015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 TRD

Does T121 TRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TRD is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 TRD?
The MOT on T121 TRD is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TRD done?
T121 TRD was recorded at 115,725 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,946 miles a year.
Has T121 TRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TRD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T121 TRD 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 TRD find?
T121 TRD passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s; oil leak, but not excessive.

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