Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc
V21 SYLMOT history
V21 SYL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 55,822 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 55,822 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,631 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 SYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 20 Jan 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 SYL was last recorded at 55,822 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 55,822 miles · 21 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,631 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,822 miles
- 2025 – 55,417 miles
- 2024 – 51,370 miles
- 2023 – 48,319 miles
- 2021 – 29,180 miles
- 2020 – 21,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,822 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 21 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 55,822 miles
- Test number
- 877283967395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,822 miles (+405)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,822 miles
- Test number
- 137637527155
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes bind
Pass55,417 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 55,417 miles
- Test number
- 137369917176
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever long travel
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail55,417 miles (+4,045)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,417 miles
- Test number
- 280416249703
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever long travel
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,372 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 51,372 miles
- Test number
- 108233532441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail51,370 miles (+3,051)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,370 miles
- Test number
- 328430401500
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear flat spot in tread
Pass48,319 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 48,319 miles
- Test number
- 384685680521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,315 miles (+19,135)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,315 miles
- Test number
- 447334543681
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass29,180 miles (+2,274)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 29,180 miles
- Test number
- 219012996111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,906 miles (+5,015)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 26,906 miles
- Test number
- 657989023197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 21,891 miles
- Test number
- 302944450517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,891 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,891 miles
- Test number
- 932443185845
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about V21 SYL
- Does V21 SYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 SYL is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V21 SYL?
- The MOT on V21 SYL 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 V21 SYL done?
- V21 SYL was recorded at 55,822 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,631 miles a year.
- Has V21 SYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 SYL has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V21 SYL 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 V21 SYL find?
- V21 SYL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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