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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

Y21 SLCMOT history

Y21 SLC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 87,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y21 SLC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,088 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 SLC was last recorded at 87,088 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 11,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,323 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,765 miles
Average per year
8,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,088 miles
  • 2025 – 75,323 miles
  • 2024 – 64,338 miles
  • 2023 – 54,485 miles
  • 2022 – 45,238 miles
  • 2021 – 37,103 miles
  • 2020 – 32,681 miles
  • 2019 – 25,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,088 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,088 miles (+11,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    140769673432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass75,323 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,323 miles
    Test number
    935868807080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail75,322 miles (+10,984)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    969603647314
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass64,338 miles (+9,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    467293143663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass54,485 miles (+9,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,485 miles
    Test number
    142990906004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush coming adrift from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush coming adrift from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cut but no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass45,238 miles (+8,135)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    997668276482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass37,103 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,103 miles
    Test number
    328207662769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,681 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    295769898997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    724545769690
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisorySlight smear front wipers

Questions about Y21 SLC

Does Y21 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 SLC is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 SLC?
The MOT on Y21 SLC is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 SLC done?
Y21 SLC was recorded at 87,088 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,853 miles a year.
Has Y21 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 SLC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 SLC 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 Y21 SLC find?
Y21 SLC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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