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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

T29 OMHMOT history

T29 OMH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,062 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 OMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 OMH was last recorded at 117,062 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,067 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,995 miles
Average per year
8,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,062 miles
  • 2025 – 113,067 miles
  • 2024 – 109,405 miles
  • 2023 – 104,746 miles
  • 2022 – 97,553 miles
  • 2021 – 88,240 miles
  • 2020 – 81,714 miles
  • 2019 – 72,140 miles
  • 2018 – 57,792 miles
  • 2017 – 50,585 miles
  • 2016 – 38,702 miles
  • 2015 – 26,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,062 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,062 miles
    Test number
    690395985299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail117,060 miles (+3,993)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,060 miles
    Test number
    632337234496
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass113,067 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,067 miles
    Test number
    576063875384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,405 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,405 miles
    Test number
    423819349713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,403 miles (+4,657)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    866087413669
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,746 miles (+7,193)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,746 miles
    Test number
    855000778244
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    858563378782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,552 miles (+9,312)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,552 miles
    Test number
    702574360680
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass88,240 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,240 miles
    Test number
    632883882769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,236 miles (+6,522)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    431708871861
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split/nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,714 miles (+9,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    366433452224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,140 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,140 miles
    Test number
    616271656088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,139 miles (+14,347)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,139 miles
    Test number
    903394909606
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass57,792 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    451851025991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    311531552103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,585 miles (+11,883)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    777221968988
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass38,702 miles (+12,277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,702 miles
    Test number
    888809013087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,425 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    176323145493
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on the inside.

  19. Pass26,425 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    489273245071
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on the inside.

Questions about T29 OMH

Does T29 OMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 OMH is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 OMH?
The MOT on T29 OMH is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 OMH done?
T29 OMH was recorded at 117,062 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,231 miles a year.
Has T29 OMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 OMH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 OMH 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 OMH find?
T29 OMH passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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