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AU21 UTM

2021 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,083 mi
Last recorded44,083 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Polo24,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU21 UTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2021
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 44,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 37,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 26,209 miles

front wipers are split but not a fail

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AU21 UTM is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU21 UTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 5 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU21 UTM?

You can check the full history of AU21 UTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU21 UTM registered?

AU21 UTM is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is AU21 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU21 UTM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU21 UTM have outstanding finance?

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