
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass45,242 miles (+5,624)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 45,242 miles
- Test number
- 425992041985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,618 miles (+6,364)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 39,618 miles
- Test number
- 368340616542
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass28,446 miles (+6,790)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 28,446 miles
- Test number
- 965152823348
- NoteOil leak
Pass21,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 21,656 miles
- Test number
- 486845222391
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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