
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass93,127 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 93,127 miles
- Test number
- 939408459362
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass63,243 miles (+7,304)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 63,243 miles
- Test number
- 414859656400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,939 miles (+2,424)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 55,939 miles
- Test number
- 402138807069
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass49,119 miles (+3,193)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 49,119 miles
- Test number
- 212670098784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,926 miles (+2,776)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 45,926 miles
- Test number
- 368676905561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,150 miles (+5,320)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 43,150 miles
- Test number
- 575476965349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,830 miles (+5,549)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 37,830 miles
- Test number
- 218447705093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,281 miles (+5,971)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 32,281 miles
- Test number
- 125447714412
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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