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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

T21 JLJMOT history

T21 JLJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,591 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 JLJ
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 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 JLJ was last recorded at 131,591 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 7,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,655 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,936 miles
Average per year
8,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,591 miles
  • 2024 – 123,655 miles
  • 2023 – 117,004 miles
  • 2022 – 109,655 miles
  • 2021 – 102,743 miles
  • 2020 – 96,827 miles
  • 2019 – 90,763 miles
  • 2018 – 84,724 miles
  • 2017 – 74,585 miles
  • 2016 – 63,433 miles
  • 2015 – 53,812 miles
  • 2014 – 44,309 miles
  • 2013 – 33,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,591 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,591 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,591 miles
    Test number
    819252983171
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail131,591 miles (+7,936)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,591 miles
    Test number
    927994976693
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass123,655 miles (+6,651)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,655 miles
    Test number
    228201091131
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass117,004 miles (+7,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,004 miles
    Test number
    203043536543
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass109,655 miles (+6,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,655 miles
    Test number
    156928085396
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  6. Pass102,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,743 miles
    Test number
    791267528847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,736 miles (+5,909)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    789964144965
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  8. Pass96,827 miles (+6,064)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,827 miles
    Test number
    545792181734
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  9. Pass90,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,763 miles
    Test number
    895313530508
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail90,761 miles (+6,037)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    438008151343
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  11. Pass84,724 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,724 miles
    Test number
    388947668243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail84,722 miles (+10,137)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    557949787869
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,585 miles (+11,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    898615993396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass63,433 miles (+9,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    789439924461
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low

  15. Pass53,812 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    710262162612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,309 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,309 miles
    Test number
    649626524332
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,309 miles (+10,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,309 miles
    Test number
    917676724315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass33,935 miles (+10,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,935 miles
    Test number
    559091943377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,485 miles
    Test number
    759682503067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 JLJ

Does T21 JLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 JLJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 JLJ?
The MOT on T21 JLJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 JLJ done?
T21 JLJ was recorded at 131,591 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,391 miles a year.
Has T21 JLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 JLJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 JLJ 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 JLJ find?
T21 JLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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