Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
L29 FDYMOT history
L29 FDY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 103,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 103,165 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 FDY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 FDY was last recorded at 103,165 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 7,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,719 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,446 miles
- Average per year
- 5,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,165 miles
- 2025 – 95,719 miles
- 2024 – 89,310 miles
- 2023 – 75,850 miles
- 2022 – 70,439 miles
- 2021 – 64,327 miles
- 2020 – 59,987 miles
- 2019 – 54,151 miles
- 2018 – 50,916 miles
- 2017 – 45,315 miles
- 2016 – 44,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,165 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,165 miles (+7,446)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 103,165 miles
- Test number
- 393643474982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 95,719 miles
- Test number
- 765860292087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,719 miles (+6,409)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,719 miles
- Test number
- 726517108694
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))
Pass89,310 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 89,310 miles
- Test number
- 316560811515
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
Fail89,310 miles (+13,460)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,310 miles
- Test number
- 799564024255
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Nail in tyre
Pass75,850 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 75,850 miles
- Test number
- 171508717982
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail75,850 miles (+5,411)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,850 miles
- Test number
- 854098857073
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass70,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 70,439 miles
- Test number
- 643084260454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,439 miles (+6,112)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,439 miles
- Test number
- 834167574872
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,327 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 64,327 miles
- Test number
- 210016634474
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,327 miles (+4,340)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,327 miles
- Test number
- 502339889368
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,987 miles (+5,836)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 59,987 miles
- Test number
- 189442122881
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing / cracking
Pass54,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 54,151 miles
- Test number
- 294968727097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,151 miles (+3,235)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,151 miles
- Test number
- 494667225704
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass50,916 miles (+5,601)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,916 miles
- Test number
- 179648852909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,315 miles (+413)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 45,315 miles
- Test number
- 181923839303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,902 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 44,902 miles
- Test number
- 687529175039
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borhsides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (3.5.1i)
Questions about L29 FDY
- Does L29 FDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 FDY is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 FDY?
- The MOT on L29 FDY is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 FDY done?
- L29 FDY was recorded at 103,165 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,802 miles a year.
- Has L29 FDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 FDY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L29 FDY 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 FDY find?
- L29 FDY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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