2021 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SJ71 JNL
2021 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 37,543 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ71 JNL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 37,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ71 JNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Polo (SJ71 JNL) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ71 JNL Mileage History
- 27/08/202428,836 mi
- 07/08/202537,543 mi+8,707 mi
- 07/08/202537,543 mi
Average of roughly 9,216 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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