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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T21 WLDMOT history

T21 WLD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,692 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 WLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 WLD was last recorded at 71,692 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,792 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
900 miles
Average per year
4,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,692 miles
  • 2025 – 70,792 miles
  • 2024 – 68,771 miles
  • 2023 – 66,281 miles
  • 2022 – 63,577 miles
  • 2021 – 60,699 miles
  • 2020 – 57,448 miles
  • 2019 – 51,968 miles
  • 2017 – 36,798 miles
  • 2016 – 28,835 miles
  • 2015 – 24,054 miles
  • 2014 – 19,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,692 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Emission lambda level close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,692 miles (+900)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    731675351095
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,792 miles
    Test number
    979021137560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail70,790 miles (+2,019)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,790 miles
    Test number
    700935474676
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    450600634020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,771 miles (+2,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    609147361959
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass66,281 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    685981963625
    • AdvisoryEmission lambda level close to limit
  7. Fail66,280 miles (+2,703)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    590110127556
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working door mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission lambda level close to limit
  8. Pass63,577 miles (+2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    957269731559
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass60,699 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,699 miles
    Test number
    945812299241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,448 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    567165476368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,968 miles (+15,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    330738728634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass36,798 miles (+7,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    848511793011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,835 miles
    Test number
    379861463546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,835 miles (+4,781)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,835 miles
    Test number
    649489086671
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass24,054 miles (+4,221)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,054 miles
    Test number
    157663665447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracked in tread pattern
  16. Pass19,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,833 miles
    Test number
    355024564008
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking in tread pattern

Questions about T21 WLD

Does T21 WLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 WLD is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 WLD?
The MOT on T21 WLD is valid until 29 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 WLD done?
T21 WLD was recorded at 71,692 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,357 miles a year.
Has T21 WLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 WLD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 WLD 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 WLD find?
T21 WLD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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