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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

T21 GLBMOT history

T21 GLB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
118,859 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 GLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 GLB was last recorded at 118,859 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 5,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,885 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,974 miles
Average per year
5,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,859 miles
  • 2023 – 112,885 miles
  • 2022 – 106,793 miles
  • 2021 – 102,699 miles
  • 2020 – 100,789 miles
  • 2019 – 93,498 miles
  • 2018 – 87,960 miles
  • 2017 – 82,921 miles
  • 2016 – 76,573 miles
  • 2015 – 71,459 miles
  • 2014 – 63,503 miles
  • 2013 – 59,534 miles
  • 2012 – 52,114 miles
  • 2011 – 43,049 miles
  • 2010 – 37,875 miles
  • 2009 – 30,959 miles
  • 2008 – 25,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    328384763024
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,857 miles (+5,972)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    713674045087
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,885 miles (+6,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,885 miles
    Test number
    346993141307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    811734053363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail106,790 miles (+4,091)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,790 miles
    Test number
    653213923802
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,699 miles (+1,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,699 miles
    Test number
    693416011175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass100,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,789 miles
    Test number
    633112131683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,785 miles (+7,287)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,785 miles
    Test number
    903592740005
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  9. Pass93,498 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,498 miles
    Test number
    855174662554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,495 miles (+5,535)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    713121272822
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield insecure

  11. Pass87,960 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,960 miles
    Test number
    647936145625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail87,957 miles (+5,036)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    408325547967
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass82,921 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    146812262486
    • 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)

  14. Fail82,918 miles (+6,345)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,918 miles
    Test number
    971946202271
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass76,573 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,573 miles
    Test number
    922618548456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,459 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    797615415148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass71,459 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    925185515126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,503 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,503 miles
    Test number
    355475004106
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass63,503 miles (+3,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,503 miles
    Test number
    436315704131
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  20. Pass59,534 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    746188893002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,114 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    349033122164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,049 miles (+5,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    887877811179
    • 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)

  23. Pass37,875 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    373433420106
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWaher resovoir leaking

  24. Fail37,875 miles (+6,916)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    882283520172
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWaher resovoir leaking

  25. Pass30,959 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    701312529103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,257 miles
    Test number
    183018188431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 GLB

Does T21 GLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 GLB expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 GLB?
The MOT on T21 GLB expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 GLB done?
T21 GLB was recorded at 118,859 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
Has T21 GLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 GLB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T21 GLB 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 GLB find?
T21 GLB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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