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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,272 cc

K29 HSHMOT history

K29 HSH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,745 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 HSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 HSH was last recorded at 136,745 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 6,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,554 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,191 miles
Average per year
1,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,745 miles
  • 2025 – 130,554 miles
  • 2024 – 128,691 miles
  • 2013 – 127,321 miles
  • 2012 – 124,152 miles
  • 2011 – 124,039 miles
  • 2009 – 124,032 miles
  • 2008 – 119,623 miles
  • 2007 – 114,629 miles
  • 2006 – 105,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,745 miles
  • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,745 miles (+6,191)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,745 miles
    Test number
    950853497930
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Pass130,554 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,554 miles
    Test number
    445615026467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,554 miles (+1,863)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,554 miles
    Test number
    158074240050
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,691 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,691 miles
    Test number
    206201835397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail128,690 miles (+1,369)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    485910221480
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass127,321 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,321 miles
    Test number
    286520453409
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer fouling rear floor.
    • NoteWiper blades split.

  7. Fail127,317 miles (+3,165)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    996399143199
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer fouling rear floor.
    • NoteWiper blades split.

  8. Pass124,152 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    285291622089
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail124,046 miles (+7)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,046 miles
    Test number
    975338812053
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding

  10. Fail124,039 miles (+7)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    246119831324
    • FailureCentre Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail124,032 miles (+4,409)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,032 miles
    Test number
    243730999446
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,623 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    119,623 miles
    Test number
    102411218271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,619 miles (+4,990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,619 miles
    Test number
    950270918269
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass114,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    601498507273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,629 miles (+9,344)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    300959497181
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront discs have slight lip
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly.

  16. Pass105,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,285 miles
    Test number
    892398906220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about K29 HSH

Does K29 HSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 HSH is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 HSH?
The MOT on K29 HSH is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 HSH done?
K29 HSH was recorded at 136,745 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,583 miles a year.
Has K29 HSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 HSH has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 HSH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K29 HSH find?
K29 HSH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear all position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

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