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2021 VOLKSWAGEN POLO MATCH TSI1.0L Petrol

ET21 ABF

Considering this 2021 VOLKSWAGEN POLO MATCH TSI? It's a Petrol with a 999cc engine showing 26,951 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2021
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment
The Volkswagen Polo presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 12 August 2025 at 26,951 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examination on 16 August 2024 at 21,153 miles also yielded a fault-free result. The vehicle shows no recurring mechanical or structural issues across its available history. Mileage accumulation remains low for a five-year-old hatchback. The record jumps from 21,153 miles in August 2024 to 26,951 miles by August 2025, a gain of 5,798 miles over twelve months, equating to roughly 5,390 miles per annum since registration. Sparse early entries mean we cannot chart the first three years, yet the documented span suggests gentle use with likely prolonged standing periods. Such low throughput often correlates with an owner prioritising basic statutory testing without neglect, as both tests passed without advisory notices on consumables like tyres or wiper blades. The buyer should still commission a physical inspection of components prone to age-related degradation rather than mileage wear. The tester flagged no corrosion compromising structural integrity, nor worn suspension bushes or coil springs, but standing vehicles can develop surface rust on brake discs and stiffened rubber mounts. The buyer should examine the exhaust emissions system for idle irregularities and verify tyre condition for sidewall cracking. The inspector should check brake calipers for binding after prolonged inactivity, despite the clean MOT trail.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The Volkswagen Polo presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 12 August 2025 at 26,951 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examination on 16 August 2024 at 21,153 miles also yielded a fault-free result. The vehicle shows no recurring mechanical or structural issues across its available history. Mileage accumulation remains low for a five-year-old hatchback. The record jumps from 21,153 miles in August 2024 to 26,951 miles by August 2025, a gain of 5,798 miles over twelve months, equating to roughly 5,390 miles per annum since registration. Sparse early entries mean we cannot chart the first three years, yet the documented span suggests gentle use with likely prolonged standing periods. Such low throughput often correlates with an owner prioritising basic statutory testing without neglect, as both tests passed without advisory notices on consumables like tyres or wiper blades. The buyer should still commission a physical inspection of components prone to age-related degradation rather than mileage wear. The tester flagged no corrosion compromising structural integrity, nor worn suspension bushes or coil springs, but standing vehicles can develop surface rust on brake discs and stiffened rubber mounts. The buyer should examine the exhaust emissions system for idle irregularities and verify tyre condition for sidewall cracking. The inspector should check brake calipers for binding after prolonged inactivity, despite the clean MOT trail.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi (ET21 ABF) from 2021 show a total of 2 MOT tests between August 2024 and August 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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