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MJ71 UWL

2021 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,198 mi
Last recorded51,198 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI24,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ71 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo Life TSI
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 51,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 42,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 42,560 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo Life TSI?

Based on 13,961 MOT tests across 9,685 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
9,685
On UK Roads
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MJ71 UWL is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 24,119 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was MJ71 UWL registered?

MJ71 UWL is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI, first registered on 26 November 2021.

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