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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

T21 LCPMOT history

T21 LCP is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,826 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 LCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 LCP was last recorded at 135,826 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,926 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,900 miles
Average per year
6,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,826 miles
  • 2025 – 131,926 miles
  • 2024 – 124,811 miles
  • 2023 – 109,113 miles
  • 2020 – 108,702 miles
  • 2019 – 108,141 miles
  • 2018 – 102,539 miles
  • 2017 – 92,617 miles
  • 2016 – 84,370 miles
  • 2015 – 79,179 miles
  • 2014 – 72,469 miles
  • 2013 – 57,939 miles
  • 2012 – 41,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,826 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust skin corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm remaining

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,826 miles (+3,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    346067421854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust skin corroded
  2. Pass131,926 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,926 miles
    Test number
    120578948114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,811 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,811 miles
    Test number
    180678287108
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding .......
  4. Fail124,662 miles (+15,549)6 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,662 miles
    Test number
    694370092176
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Lamp unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working Intermittently not working (PRS) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop damaged and ineffective (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop damaged and ineffective (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer layer loose, likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working (pre 09/09)
  5. Pass109,113 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    815080130176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail109,112 miles (+410)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,112 miles
    Test number
    722303862056
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass108,702 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    869214695882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer very corroded
  8. Fail108,701 miles (+560)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    193687774215
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer very corroded
  9. Pass108,141 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,141 miles
    Test number
    143953796517
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror housing poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
  10. Fail108,141 miles (+5,602)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,141 miles
    Test number
    174432611823
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror housing poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on n/s/front wire broke
  11. Pass102,539 miles (+9,922)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    882231224978
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn off on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear indicator bulbs losing colour ,advise renewing asap
    • AdvisoryRepairs made nearside mirror glass
    • AdvisorySlight binding of rear brakes and handbrake travel on the limit,advise attention asap
  12. Pass92,617 miles (+8,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,617 miles
    Test number
    935457103441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing dammage
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass84,370 miles (+5,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,370 miles
    Test number
    970207634088
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass79,179 miles (+6,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    418289295028
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass72,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    965631094067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,469 miles (+14,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    836161894062
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  17. Pass57,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,939 miles
    Test number
    146200263444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Fail57,939 miles (+16,072)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,939 miles
    Test number
    509370763051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass41,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,867 miles
    Test number
    546622002160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 LCP

Does T21 LCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 LCP is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 LCP?
The MOT on T21 LCP is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 LCP done?
T21 LCP was recorded at 135,826 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,496 miles a year.
Has T21 LCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 LCP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T21 LCP 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 LCP find?
T21 LCP passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear outer exhaust skin corroded.

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