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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

T21 UOJMOT history

T21 UOJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,339 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 UOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 UOJ was last recorded at 78,339 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 3,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,750 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,589 miles
Average per year
3,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,339 miles
  • 2024 – 74,750 miles
  • 2023 – 70,583 miles
  • 2022 – 69,801 miles
  • 2021 – 69,193 miles
  • 2020 – 65,999 miles
  • 2019 – 62,976 miles
  • 2018 – 60,160 miles
  • 2017 – 55,964 miles
  • 2016 – 48,178 miles
  • 2015 – 40,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,339 miles (+3,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,339 miles
    Test number
    510827958243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,750 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    819569146562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,583 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    437488328294
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail70,583 miles (+782)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    830806097733
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass69,801 miles (+608)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,801 miles
    Test number
    958126504697
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,193 miles
    Test number
    995183613412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,193 miles (+3,194)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,193 miles
    Test number
    459810119949
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass65,999 miles (+3,023)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    965339756287
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,976 miles (+2,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    895457413174
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc rusted

  10. Pass60,160 miles (+4,196)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,160 miles
    Test number
    937707713509
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass55,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    106921051977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,964 miles (+7,786)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    804737806603
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass48,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    704503184097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,178 miles (+7,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    374184491250
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass40,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    984905946392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T21 UOJ

Does T21 UOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 UOJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 UOJ?
The MOT on T21 UOJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 UOJ done?
T21 UOJ was recorded at 78,339 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,761 miles a year.
Has T21 UOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 UOJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T21 UOJ 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 UOJ find?
T21 UOJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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