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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2019 · 999 cc

L29 SWLMOT history

L29 SWL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2019. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 101,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L29 SWL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,229 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
31 May 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SWL was last recorded at 101,229 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 22,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,233 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22,996 miles
Average per year
17,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,229 miles
  • 2025 – 78,233 miles
  • 2024 – 60,164 miles
  • 2023 – 41,542 miles
  • 2022 – 31,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,229 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 7 May 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,229 miles (+22,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,229 miles
    Test number
    809640978717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,233 miles (+18,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,233 miles
    Test number
    651854797848
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass60,164 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    981113097177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail60,072 miles (+18,530)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    202849537930
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass41,542 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    574216727106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    163799733024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 SWL

Does L29 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SWL is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SWL?
The MOT on L29 SWL is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SWL done?
L29 SWL was recorded at 101,229 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 17,968 miles a year.
Has L29 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SWL has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 SWL 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 SWL find?
L29 SWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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