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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L29 KMPMOT history

L29 KMP is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L29 KMP white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,898 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 KMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 KMP was last recorded at 72,898 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,976 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,922 miles
Average per year
4,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,898 miles
  • 2024 – 65,976 miles
  • 2023 – 62,285 miles
  • 2022 – 58,574 miles
  • 2021 – 55,182 miles
  • 2020 – 50,979 miles
  • 2019 – 47,907 miles
  • 2018 – 41,982 miles
  • 2017 – 36,277 miles
  • 2016 – 30,570 miles
  • 2015 – 23,903 miles
  • 2014 – 18,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,898 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,898 miles (+6,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,898 miles
    Test number
    649700914912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass65,976 miles (+3,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,976 miles
    Test number
    748500884772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass held on with tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,285 miles (+3,711)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,285 miles
    Test number
    266888271873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass58,574 miles (+3,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,574 miles
    Test number
    511716272639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted as standard

  5. Pass55,182 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    516892519291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,979 miles (+3,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    825707083554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass47,907 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,907 miles
    Test number
    138804051156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,982 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    305800753281
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail41,981 miles (+5,704)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    510297555801
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass36,277 miles (+5,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,277 miles
    Test number
    150662811406
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass30,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    937685597265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded and lipped

  12. Fail30,570 miles (+6,667)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    971089295817
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded and lipped

  13. Pass23,903 miles (+5,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,903 miles
    Test number
    121830254996
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItem removed from screen before test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass18,540 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,540 miles
    Test number
    467433824300
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L29 KMP

Does L29 KMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 KMP is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 KMP?
The MOT on L29 KMP is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 KMP done?
L29 KMP was recorded at 72,898 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,957 miles a year.
Has L29 KMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 KMP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L29 KMP 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 KMP find?
L29 KMP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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