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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

T21 RLJMOT history

T21 RLJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 93,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,927 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 RLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 RLJ was last recorded at 93,927 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 4,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,114 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,813 miles
Average per year
7,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,927 miles
  • 2025 – 89,114 miles
  • 2024 – 82,638 miles
  • 2023 – 73,690 miles
  • 2022 – 70,124 miles
  • 2021 – 62,312 miles
  • 2019 – 51,886 miles
  • 2018 – 44,381 miles
  • 2017 – 33,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,927 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve deteriorating
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,927 miles (+4,813)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,927 miles
    Test number
    188311953737
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve deteriorating
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass89,114 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,114 miles
    Test number
    279517022425
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Fail89,114 miles (+6,476)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,114 miles
    Test number
    271040884174
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass82,638 miles (+8,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,638 miles
    Test number
    785443132760
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryDaytime running lights not working
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass73,690 miles (+3,566)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    316119685761
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted to vehicle

  6. Pass70,124 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,124 miles
    Test number
    515596292189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    457014262186
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (light cracking to sidewalls) (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail62,312 miles (+10,426)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    185366225547
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (light cracking to sidewalls) (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,886 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,886 miles
    Test number
    649559492854
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail51,610 miles (+7,229)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    590248528656
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass44,381 miles (+10,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    203906497044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass33,854 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,854 miles
    Test number
    313677898316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail33,636 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    805790657487
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T21 RLJ

Does T21 RLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 RLJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 RLJ?
The MOT on T21 RLJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 RLJ done?
T21 RLJ was recorded at 93,927 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,115 miles a year.
Has T21 RLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 RLJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 RLJ 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 RLJ find?
T21 RLJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 4 more.

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