2021 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · VF21 FRD
2021 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 54,030 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF21 FRD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 54,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF21 FRD 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 (VF21 FRD) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
VF21 FRD Mileage History
- 05/07/202432,931 mi
- 23/07/202546,253 mi+13,322 mi
- 23/07/202546,253 mi
- 30/07/202654,030 mi+7,777 mi
Average of roughly 10,209 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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