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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

T29 BERMOT history

T29 BER is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 60,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,025 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 BER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 BER was last recorded at 60,025 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,340 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
685 miles
Average per year
2,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,025 miles
  • 2024 – 59,340 miles
  • 2023 – 55,349 miles
  • 2022 – 46,283 miles
  • 2021 – 38,671 miles
  • 2020 – 36,573 miles
  • 2019 – 32,221 miles
  • 2018 – 31,906 miles
  • 2017 – 30,947 miles
  • 2016 – 29,752 miles
  • 2015 – 27,734 miles
  • 2014 – 26,389 miles
  • 2013 – 24,911 miles
  • 2012 – 23,281 miles
  • 2011 – 21,655 miles
  • 2010 – 20,628 miles
  • 2009 – 19,546 miles
  • 2008 – 17,918 miles
  • 2007 – 16,200 miles
  • 2006 – 14,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,025 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Under trays fitted obsuring some parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,025 miles (+685)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,025 miles
    Test number
    441095551147
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass59,340 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,340 miles
    Test number
    103781304744
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

  3. Pass55,349 miles (+9,066)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,349 miles
    Test number
    458725687448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    567662656478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail46,283 miles (+7,612)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    878048850068
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass38,671 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    969968918638
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail38,671 miles (+2,098)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    509273565266
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass36,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,573 miles
    Test number
    240329020866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,573 miles (+4,352)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,573 miles
    Test number
    931719776868
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass32,221 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    953546436470
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass31,906 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,906 miles
    Test number
    946103489488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,902 miles (+955)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,902 miles
    Test number
    627158033810
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass30,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,947 miles
    Test number
    817129862516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail30,947 miles (+1,195)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,947 miles
    Test number
    740428026546
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,752 miles
    Test number
    229531598095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obsuring some parts

  16. Fail29,752 miles (+2,018)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,752 miles
    Test number
    946621837462
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obsuring some parts

  17. Pass27,734 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,734 miles
    Test number
    776765510550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,389 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    178306734348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,911 miles
    Test number
    835836933394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,911 miles (+1,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,911 miles
    Test number
    969916233309
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass23,281 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,281 miles
    Test number
    325720942392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,655 miles (+1,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,655 miles
    Test number
    286280941383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,628 miles
    Test number
    983241340369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,628 miles (+1,082)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,628 miles
    Test number
    403610340313
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,546 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,546 miles
    Test number
    164599029335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,918 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,918 miles
    Test number
    603940418384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,200 miles
    Test number
    272458947314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,200 miles (+1,467)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,200 miles
    Test number
    713817147311
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass14,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,733 miles
    Test number
    453507146359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 BER

Does T29 BER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 BER is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T29 BER?
The MOT on T29 BER is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 BER done?
T29 BER was recorded at 60,025 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,385 miles a year.
Has T29 BER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 BER has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T29 BER 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 T29 BER find?
T29 BER passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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