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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L29 LXYMOT history

L29 LXY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L29 LXY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,263 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 LXY
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
18 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 LXY was last recorded at 115,263 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,260 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,263 miles
  • 2025 – 110,979 miles
  • 2024 – 100,478 miles
  • 2023 – 77,175 miles
  • 2022 – 63,062 miles
  • 2021 – 55,760 miles
  • 2020 – 50,920 miles
  • 2019 – 46,419 miles
  • 2018 – 40,555 miles
  • 2017 – 39,188 miles
  • 2016 – 36,572 miles
  • 2015 – 32,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,263 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,263 miles
    Test number
    902013179620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail115,260 miles (+4,281)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,260 miles
    Test number
    184182218382
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,979 miles (+10,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,979 miles
    Test number
    883358759143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,478 miles (+23,303)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,478 miles
    Test number
    712138941817
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,175 miles (+14,113)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    922226157547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,062 miles (+7,302)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    415382755365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    914677617556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test all brake/fuel pipes on underside due to cvoers

  8. Fail55,760 miles (+4,840)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    665038665263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test all brake/fuel pipes on underside due to cvoers

  9. Pass50,920 miles (+4,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    856616391467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to test most under side components

  10. Pass46,419 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,419 miles
    Test number
    459707413116
    • AdvisoryUnable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

  11. Pass40,555 miles (+1,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,555 miles
    Test number
    570057193753
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel high (1.1.6 (d))

  12. Pass39,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    940116235977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,188 miles (+2,616)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    100132884537
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass36,572 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    462366081073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,014 miles
    Test number
    735901098527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 LXY

Does L29 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 LXY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 LXY?
The MOT on L29 LXY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 LXY done?
L29 LXY was recorded at 115,263 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,517 miles a year.
Has L29 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 LXY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 LXY 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 LXY find?
L29 LXY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm, and 2 more.

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