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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

X21 WJFMOT history

X21 WJF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

X21 WJF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
88,710 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 WJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 WJF was last recorded at 88,710 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,710 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,710 miles
  • 2024 – 83,205 miles
  • 2023 – 77,938 miles
  • 2022 – 71,512 miles
  • 2021 – 65,527 miles
  • 2020 – 60,272 miles
  • 2018 – 54,009 miles
  • 2017 – 49,202 miles
  • 2016 – 45,242 miles
  • 2015 – 39,618 miles
  • 2014 – 33,254 miles
  • 2013 – 28,446 miles
  • 2012 – 21,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,710 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,710 miles
    Test number
    269117040321
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail88,710 miles (+5,505)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,710 miles
    Test number
    156728121847
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass83,205 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,205 miles
    Test number
    104440052701
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail83,199 miles (+5,261)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    683875228676
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
  5. Pass77,938 miles (+6,426)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,938 miles
    Test number
    250031022917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,512 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,512 miles
    Test number
    869959670939
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box rusting
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail71,512 miles (+5,985)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,512 miles
    Test number
    685180912211
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box rusting
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside high beam aim very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,527 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,527 miles
    Test number
    195527659476
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail65,522 miles (+5,250)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    201531055279
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass60,272 miles (+6,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    807101169407
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass54,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    390135492084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail54,009 miles (+4,807)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    151455523258
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass49,202 miles (+3,960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,202 miles
    Test number
    987321892632
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass45,242 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    425992041985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,618 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    368340616542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,254 miles (+4,808)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    445378334300
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail28,446 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    747302123308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass28,446 miles (+6,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    965152823348
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass21,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,656 miles
    Test number
    486845222391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,656 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,656 miles
    Test number
    526845122380
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about X21 WJF

Does X21 WJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X21 WJF expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X21 WJF?
The MOT on X21 WJF expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X21 WJF done?
X21 WJF was recorded at 88,710 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 5,315 miles a year.
Has X21 WJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 WJF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X21 WJF 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 X21 WJF find?
X21 WJF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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