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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

T21 RGKMOT history

T21 RGK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,644 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 RGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 RGK was last recorded at 115,644 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 8,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,431 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,213 miles
Average per year
7,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,644 miles
  • 2025 – 107,431 miles
  • 2024 – 103,035 miles
  • 2023 – 95,397 miles
  • 2022 – 89,942 miles
  • 2021 – 84,179 miles
  • 2020 – 79,673 miles
  • 2019 – 74,856 miles
  • 2018 – 62,016 miles
  • 2017 – 49,418 miles
  • 2016 – 37,322 miles
  • 2015 – 28,980 miles
  • 2014 – 23,081 miles
  • 2013 – 15,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,644 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring is not fitted correctly, looks to be the wrong spring
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,644 miles (+8,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,644 miles
    Test number
    335460832646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring is not fitted correctly, looks to be the wrong spring
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass107,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,431 miles
    Test number
    606284109709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring is incorrectly mounted - Possibly the wrong spring

  3. Fail107,431 miles (+4,396)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,431 miles
    Test number
    116102935954
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring is incorrectly mounted - Possibly the wrong spring

  4. Pass103,035 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,035 miles
    Test number
    713274978356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,397 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    198266765433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,396 miles (+5,454)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    462630606111
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,942 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    515862302970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    478660047686
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail84,179 miles (+4,506)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    301928619984
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass79,673 miles (+4,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,673 miles
    Test number
    293437526892
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass74,856 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,856 miles
    Test number
    266582826331
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail74,856 miles (+12,840)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,856 miles
    Test number
    536043405468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass62,016 miles (+12,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    784277558580
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly distorted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,418 miles (+12,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,418 miles
    Test number
    613338930934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,322 miles (+8,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,322 miles
    Test number
    317592179983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass28,980 miles (+5,899)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,980 miles
    Test number
    208531565092
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack between tread grooves
    • NoteOuter wall on nearside front tyre damaged

  17. Pass23,081 miles (+7,701)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,081 miles
    Test number
    766783464070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,380 miles
    Test number
    886268073039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 RGK

Does T21 RGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 RGK is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 RGK?
The MOT on T21 RGK is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 RGK done?
T21 RGK was recorded at 115,644 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,759 miles a year.
Has T21 RGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 RGK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 RGK 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 RGK find?
T21 RGK passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension coil spring is not fitted correctly, looks to be the wrong spring; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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