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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,198 cc

T21 WKOMOT history

T21 WKO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,841 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 WKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 WKO was last recorded at 71,841 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 7,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,923 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,918 miles
Average per year
2,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,841 miles
  • 2025 – 63,923 miles
  • 2021 – 63,885 miles
  • 2020 – 63,463 miles
  • 2019 – 62,416 miles
  • 2018 – 60,996 miles
  • 2017 – 58,547 miles
  • 2016 – 56,080 miles
  • 2015 – 52,981 miles
  • 2014 – 49,290 miles
  • 2013 – 44,841 miles
  • 2012 – 40,380 miles
  • 2011 – 36,211 miles
  • 2010 – 31,763 miles
  • 2009 – 27,095 miles
  • 2008 – 24,060 miles
  • 2007 – 20,777 miles
  • 2006 – 18,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,841 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Driver's airbag obviously defective

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    153621772699
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail71,841 miles (+7,918)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    341497209964
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass63,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    802960537729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively front (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail63,923 miles (+38)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    717963754694
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively front (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass63,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    761655843445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,883 miles (+420)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    571548634276
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,463 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,463 miles
    Test number
    124529307559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,416 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    306158295243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,996 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    484049746341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,547 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    534185262675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail58,515 miles (+2,435)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,515 miles
    Test number
    279410855801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass56,080 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,080 miles
    Test number
    786935846046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,062 miles (+3,081)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,062 miles
    Test number
    131679241518
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  14. Pass52,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    476062365096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,981 miles (+57)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    469351965011
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail52,924 miles (+3,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    286148455054
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Fail49,290 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    148778154441
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass49,290 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    166538654033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,841 miles (+4,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    246367153029
    • NoteSRS light remains on

  20. Pass40,380 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    255526662074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,211 miles (+4,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,211 miles
    Test number
    445881861001
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass31,763 miles (+4,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,763 miles
    Test number
    863003560029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,095 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,095 miles
    Test number
    220328969005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,056 miles (+2,996)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,056 miles
    Test number
    504193969006
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass24,060 miles (+3,283)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,060 miles
    Test number
    453928758063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteComment Air/Bag light ON.
    • NoteComment near side front tyre worn on inner tread.

  26. Pass20,777 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,777 miles
    Test number
    961818857078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,121 miles
    Test number
    884036746064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 WKO

Does T21 WKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 WKO is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 WKO?
The MOT on T21 WKO is valid until 25 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 WKO done?
T21 WKO was recorded at 71,841 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,608 miles a year.
Has T21 WKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 WKO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 WKO 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 WKO find?
T21 WKO passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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