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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

T29 XBAMOT history

T29 XBA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,675 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 XBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 XBA was last recorded at 67,675 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 7,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,065 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,610 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,675 miles
  • 2025 – 60,065 miles
  • 2024 – 57,013 miles
  • 2023 – 53,186 miles
  • 2022 – 48,064 miles
  • 2021 – 43,482 miles
  • 2020 – 37,995 miles
  • 2019 – 36,238 miles
  • 2018 – 28,317 miles
  • 2017 – 19,247 miles
  • 2016 – 15,622 miles
  • 2015 – 10,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,675 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,675 miles (+7,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    890761632707
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,065 miles (+3,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,065 miles
    Test number
    996794121826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass57,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,013 miles
    Test number
    137663968795
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail57,012 miles (+3,826)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    732295974192
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass53,186 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    843485346674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    598152293594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail48,064 miles (+4,582)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    728278731067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass43,482 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,482 miles
    Test number
    968175193207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,995 miles (+1,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,995 miles
    Test number
    476860444751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,238 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    844167316383
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail36,234 miles (+7,917)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    217492921759
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass28,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,317 miles
    Test number
    629157561318
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail28,317 miles (+9,070)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,317 miles
    Test number
    489516441932
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass19,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,247 miles
    Test number
    318708229918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,247 miles (+3,625)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,247 miles
    Test number
    776536680501
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass15,622 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,622 miles
    Test number
    274415060489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,648 miles
    Test number
    269373605113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 XBA

Does T29 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 XBA is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 XBA?
The MOT on T29 XBA is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 XBA done?
T29 XBA was recorded at 67,675 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has T29 XBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 XBA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T29 XBA 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 XBA find?
T29 XBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front coolant leak; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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