2021 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GC21 LLJ
2021 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 17,731 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GC21 LLJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 17,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC21 LLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Polo (GC21 LLJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
GC21 LLJ Mileage History
- 25/07/202415,533 mi
- 26/07/202415,534 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/202516,643 mi+1,109 mi
- 24/07/202617,731 mi+1,088 mi
Average of roughly 1,101 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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