Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
L29 DUBMOT history
L29 DUB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 227,772 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 227,772 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 DUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 18 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 DUB was last recorded at 227,772 miles on 7 May 2026, 14,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 213,251 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,521 miles
- Average per year
- 9,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 227,772 miles
- 2025 – 213,251 miles
- 2024 – 203,150 miles
- 2023 – 194,210 miles
- 2022 – 188,015 miles
- 2021 – 170,571 miles
- 2020 – 157,206 miles
- 2019 – 146,102 miles
- 2018 – 136,762 miles
- 2017 – 127,935 miles
- 2016 – 122,929 miles
- 2015 – 117,286 miles
- 2014 – 109,574 miles
- 2013 – 101,828 miles
- 2012 – 92,503 miles
- 2011 – 84,920 miles
- 2010 – 76,125 miles
- 2009 – 67,304 miles
- 2008 – 56,935 miles
- 2007 – 47,033 miles
- 2006 – 34,119 miles
- 2005 – 22,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass227,772 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,772 miles (+14,521)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 227,772 miles
- Test number
- 437937735699
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass213,251 miles (+10,101)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 213,251 miles
- Test number
- 895026062978
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass203,150 miles (+8,940)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 203,150 miles
- Test number
- 961309866132
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass194,210 miles (+6,195)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 194,210 miles
- Test number
- 296905728905
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass188,015 miles (+17,444)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 188,015 miles
- Test number
- 738759935631
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass170,571 miles (+13,365)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 170,571 miles
- Test number
- 522300732202
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,206 miles (+11,104)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 157,206 miles
- Test number
- 816157469443
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass146,102 miles (+9,340)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 146,102 miles
- Test number
- 543078155149
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,762 miles (+8,827)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 136,762 miles
- Test number
- 800174103235
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,935 miles (+5,006)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 127,935 miles
- Test number
- 916802682578
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass122,929 miles (+5,643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 122,929 miles
- Test number
- 806033508603
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,286 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 117,286 miles
- Test number
- 695481995170
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the edges
- NoteOffside front tyre perishing
- NoteOffside rear tyres worn on edges
Fail117,286 miles (+7,712)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,286 miles
- Test number
- 995991795191
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the edges
- NoteOffside front tyre perishing
- NoteOffside rear tyres worn on edges
- NoteTransmisson fluid leak
Pass109,574 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 109,574 miles
- Test number
- 616680394164
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail109,574 miles (+7,746)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,574 miles
- Test number
- 516580194153
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,828 miles (+9,325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 101,828 miles
- Test number
- 628212593149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,503 miles (+7,583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 92,503 miles
- Test number
- 768455492136
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 84,920 miles
- Test number
- 515303891182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,920 miles (+8,795)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,920 miles
- Test number
- 759393291174
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass76,125 miles (+8,821)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 76,125 miles
- Test number
- 414835360114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 67,304 miles
- Test number
- 674001499154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,304 miles (+10,369)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,304 miles
- Test number
- 270341099429
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass56,935 miles (+9,902)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 56,935 miles
- Test number
- 824472198193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,033 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,033 miles
- Test number
- 554171697180
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass47,033 miles (+12,914)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 47,033 miles
- Test number
- 952961397117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,119 miles (+11,534)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 34,119 miles
- Test number
- 874072696151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 22,585 miles
- Test number
- 811486885155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 DUB
- Does L29 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 DUB is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 DUB?
- The MOT on L29 DUB is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 DUB done?
- L29 DUB was recorded at 227,772 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 9,847 miles a year.
- Has L29 DUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 DUB has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on L29 DUB 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 L29 DUB find?
- L29 DUB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; headlamps slightly deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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