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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T821 VPUMOT history

T821 VPU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,851 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T821 VPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T821 VPU was last recorded at 58,851 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,298 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
553 miles
Average per year
963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,851 miles
  • 2025 – 58,298 miles
  • 2024 – 57,739 miles
  • 2023 – 57,077 miles
  • 2022 – 56,303 miles
  • 2021 – 55,506 miles
  • 2020 – 54,767 miles
  • 2019 – 54,102 miles
  • 2018 – 53,385 miles
  • 2016 – 52,556 miles
  • 2015 – 50,719 miles
  • 2014 – 48,855 miles
  • 2013 – 47,710 miles
  • 2012 – 46,534 miles
  • 2011 – 45,382 miles
  • 2010 – 44,326 miles
  • 2009 – 42,993 miles
  • 2008 – 41,762 miles
  • 2007 – 40,203 miles
  • 2006 – 40,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,851 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,851 miles (+553)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    984792029066
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,298 miles (+559)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,298 miles
    Test number
    613861091254
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR Drum brake noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,739 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    606587171162
    • AdvisoryNS Mirror damaged

  4. Pass57,077 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    425804404160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,303 miles (+797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    160112742101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worm near to showing cords STRONGLY advise changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,506 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    131753132556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,767 miles (+665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,767 miles
    Test number
    294552714337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,102 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    285178883873
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail54,086 miles (+701)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,086 miles
    Test number
    388651973206
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damage to lens showing white light to the rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,385 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,385 miles
    Test number
    876647889599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,556 miles
    Test number
    576137454190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,555 miles (+622)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    420257138749
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass51,933 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    126966504669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,719 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    427826705032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    456346704027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,855 miles (+1,145)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    318826604048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre heavilly wearing inner edge
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  17. Pass47,710 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    656229003076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,534 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,534 miles
    Test number
    459043702082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,382 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,382 miles
    Test number
    995428001040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,326 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    402194600013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,993 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,993 miles
    Test number
    551152609035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,762 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,762 miles
    Test number
    450844208023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,203 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,203 miles
    Test number
    114412007402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,002 miles
    Test number
    412694076126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T821 VPU

Does T821 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T821 VPU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T821 VPU?
The MOT on T821 VPU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T821 VPU done?
T821 VPU was recorded at 58,851 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 963 miles a year.
Has T821 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T821 VPU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T821 VPU 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 T821 VPU find?
T821 VPU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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