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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

T21 CEJMOT history

T21 CEJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,229 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 CEJ
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
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 CEJ was last recorded at 71,229 miles on 20 Sept 2026, 2,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,378 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,851 miles
Average per year
4,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,229 miles
  • 2025 – 68,378 miles
  • 2024 – 65,650 miles
  • 2023 – 63,201 miles
  • 2022 – 59,064 miles
  • 2021 – 53,994 miles
  • 2020 – 48,960 miles
  • 2018 – 38,392 miles
  • 2016 – 33,960 miles
  • 2015 – 27,318 miles
  • 2014 – 20,328 miles
  • 2013 – 14,328 miles
  • 2012 – 12,012 miles
  • 2011 – 10,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,229 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,229 miles (+2,851)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,229 miles
    Test number
    451914194174
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,378 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,378 miles
    Test number
    515592385603
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail68,378 miles (+2,728)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,378 miles
    Test number
    312910353607
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass65,650 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    139565108879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    633824824592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,201 miles (+4,137)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    913710501137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,064 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    301372589419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,994 miles (+5,034)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    903770183088
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,960 miles (+10,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    938750655699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,392 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    747302376993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,960 miles (+6,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    712432578797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass27,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,318 miles
    Test number
    190392175603
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on extreme inner edge of tread

  13. Fail27,318 miles (+6,990)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,318 miles
    Test number
    966986694447
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on extreme inner edge of tread

  14. Pass20,328 miles (+6,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,328 miles
    Test number
    908215324350
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass14,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,328 miles
    Test number
    615023433342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail14,328 miles (+2,316)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,328 miles
    Test number
    769963333375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass12,012 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,012 miles
    Test number
    566303712379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,210 miles
    Test number
    767319421387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 CEJ

Does T21 CEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 CEJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 CEJ?
The MOT on T21 CEJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 CEJ done?
T21 CEJ was recorded at 71,229 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2026, an average of 4,117 miles a year.
Has T21 CEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 CEJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 CEJ 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 T21 CEJ find?
T21 CEJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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