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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

L29 TLYMOT history

L29 TLY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L29 TLY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,362 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 TLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 TLY was last recorded at 75,362 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 10,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,197 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,165 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,362 miles
  • 2025 – 65,197 miles
  • 2024 – 62,057 miles
  • 2023 – 60,120 miles
  • 2022 – 56,317 miles
  • 2021 – 51,278 miles
  • 2020 – 49,054 miles
  • 2019 – 45,447 miles
  • 2018 – 43,027 miles
  • 2017 – 38,353 miles
  • 2016 – 35,218 miles
  • 2015 – 31,184 miles
  • 2014 – 25,757 miles
  • 2013 – 21,476 miles
  • 2012 – 19,836 miles
  • 2011 – 18,922 miles
  • 2010 – 17,938 miles
  • 2009 – 17,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,362 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,362 miles (+10,165)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,362 miles
    Test number
    708366686066
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass65,197 miles (+3,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    740965011047
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass62,057 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    852710896079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,120 miles
    Test number
    732443713837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,120 miles (+3,803)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,120 miles
    Test number
    351921326965
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass56,317 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,317 miles
    Test number
    751672920401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,278 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    173576741627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,054 miles (+3,607)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    403017309788
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass45,447 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,447 miles
    Test number
    495668398574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,027 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    632268160963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,353 miles (+3,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    730678450679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking slightly
  12. Pass35,218 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    117344968117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,184 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,184 miles
    Test number
    221813441480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,757 miles (+4,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,757 miles
    Test number
    427256174286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass21,476 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,476 miles
    Test number
    755171463214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,836 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,836 miles
    Test number
    636750072282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,922 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,922 miles
    Test number
    686598271286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,938 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,938 miles
    Test number
    314542870279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,043 miles
    Test number
    933488179280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 TLY

Does L29 TLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 TLY is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 TLY?
The MOT on L29 TLY is valid until 12 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 TLY done?
L29 TLY was recorded at 75,362 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has L29 TLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 TLY has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L29 TLY 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 TLY find?
L29 TLY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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