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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

T29 MBTMOT history

T29 MBT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,960 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 MBT was last recorded at 121,960 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 12,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,729 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,231 miles
Average per year
8,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,960 miles
  • 2024 – 109,729 miles
  • 2023 – 104,541 miles
  • 2022 – 96,917 miles
  • 2021 – 82,580 miles
  • 2020 – 68,895 miles
  • 2019 – 60,048 miles
  • 2018 – 53,191 miles
  • 2017 – 44,110 miles
  • 2016 – 35,118 miles
  • 2015 – 29,583 miles
  • 2014 – 25,110 miles
  • 2013 – 20,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,960 miles
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,960 miles (+12,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,960 miles
    Test number
    466132896171
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Pass109,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    865572552511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,727 miles (+5,186)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,727 miles
    Test number
    807190244904
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass104,541 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    731476173494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail104,530 miles (+7,613)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,530 miles
    Test number
    908108069418
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass96,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    811761144319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,917 miles (+14,337)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    807270772305
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass82,580 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,580 miles
    Test number
    538556708313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields
  9. Fail82,571 miles (+13,676)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    126002453564
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear The shock absorber bump stop/dirt cover is defective
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields
  10. Pass68,895 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,895 miles
    Test number
    583470047415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    137242667811
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Fail65,980 miles (+5,932)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    270255139383
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass60,048 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,048 miles
    Test number
    308702625418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,191 miles (+9,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    312493663580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass44,110 miles (+8,992)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,110 miles
    Test number
    713809923844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,118 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    212477818161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,583 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,583 miles
    Test number
    846812065192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,110 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,110 miles
    Test number
    668609564145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,330 miles
    Test number
    429509853108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 MBT

Does T29 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 MBT is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T29 MBT?
The MOT on T29 MBT is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 MBT done?
T29 MBT was recorded at 121,960 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,167 miles a year.
Has T29 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 MBT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T29 MBT 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 MBT find?
T29 MBT passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear axle corroded.

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