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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

P29 PDYMOT history

P29 PDY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

P29 PDY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2027
Mileage
122,241 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P29 PDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P29 PDY was last recorded at 122,241 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,968 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,273 miles
Average per year
7,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,241 miles
  • 2025 – 117,968 miles
  • 2024 – 117,605 miles
  • 2023 – 106,387 miles
  • 2022 – 99,863 miles
  • 2021 – 91,422 miles
  • 2020 – 85,701 miles
  • 2019 – 73,648 miles
  • 2018 – 64,622 miles
  • 2017 – 56,959 miles
  • 2016 – 44,521 miles
  • 2015 – 34,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,241 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,241 miles (+4,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    122,241 miles
    Test number
    162385512386
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass117,968 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,968 miles
    Test number
    339463356156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,605 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,605 miles
    Test number
    895801640359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,604 miles (+11,217)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,604 miles
    Test number
    999107397167
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass106,387 miles (+6,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    703521261551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,863 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,863 miles
    Test number
    233929240952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,422 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    882390570770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,701 miles
    Test number
    104649031176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop split
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail85,701 miles (+12,053)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,701 miles
    Test number
    211210526954
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop split
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  10. Pass73,648 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    156005100826
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail73,602 miles (+8,980)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    352748991183
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass64,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    892623815347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail64,622 miles (+7,663)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    758716421465
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass56,959 miles (+12,438)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    300999351263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,521 miles (+10,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,521 miles
    Test number
    467417588361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass34,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,142 miles
    Test number
    217909485100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about P29 PDY

Does P29 PDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P29 PDY is valid until 19 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on P29 PDY?
The MOT on P29 PDY is valid until 19 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P29 PDY done?
P29 PDY was recorded at 122,241 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,803 miles a year.
Has P29 PDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P29 PDY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on P29 PDY 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 P29 PDY find?
P29 PDY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak.

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