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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T429 JLSMOT history

T429 JLS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,301 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,301 km
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,382 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T429 JLS was last recorded at 113,301 km on 24 Nov 2025, 959 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,342 km · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
959 km
Average per year
4,382 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,301 km
  • 2024 – 112,342 km
  • 2023 – 111,505 km
  • 2022 – 108,965 km
  • 2021 – 107,557 km
  • 2020 – 99,958 km
  • 2019 – 92,697 km
  • 2018 – 81,007 km
  • 2017 – 74,855 km
  • 2010 – 46,654 km
  • 2009 – 43,248 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,301 km
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured close!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,301 km (+959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,301 km
    Test number
    388218606495
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass112,342 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,342 km
    Test number
    823154461248
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail112,342 km (+837)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,342 km
    Test number
    396301773236
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,505 km (+2,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,505 km
    Test number
    762191488875
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,965 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,965 km
    Test number
    741604711966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,965 km (+1,408)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,965 km
    Test number
    458286223659
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,557 km (+7,599)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,557 km
    Test number
    777334498147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured close! (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush has play, close! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,958 km (+7,261)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,958 km
    Test number
    844993812440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured close! (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured close! (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,697 km (+11,690)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,697 km
    Test number
    178272355626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close!! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,007 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,007 km
    Test number
    628129956103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn inner shoulder (close to cord) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush slight play (close) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded (inners)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked/perished

  11. Fail81,007 km (+6,152)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,007 km
    Test number
    932155401635
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn inner shoulder (close to cord) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush slight play (close) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded (inners)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked/perished

  12. Pass74,855 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,855 km
    Test number
    890894970561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,855 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,855 km
    Test number
    945995984819
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  14. Pass70,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,659 miles
    Test number
    688714417387
    • AdvisoryFront Inner both disc corroded

  15. Fail70,659 miles (+4,458)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,659 miles
    Test number
    940284995213
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner both disc corroded

  16. Pass66,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    759760405638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,200 miles (+4,438)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    655543503978
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported insecure centre to rear joint (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  18. Pass61,762 miles (+2,603)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,762 miles
    Test number
    365937304370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass59,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    685554723359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,159 miles (+3,916)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    729714323343
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  21. Pass55,243 miles (+2,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,243 miles
    Test number
    946252422370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass52,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,350 miles
    Test number
    429123221398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,654 km1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,654 km
    Test number
    303001210358
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel damaged/buckled slightly
    • NoteOffside front wheel and tyre damaged slightly

  24. Pass46,654 km (+3,406)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,654 km
    Test number
    754001510379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel damaged/buckled slightly
    • NoteOffside front wheel and tyre damaged slightly

  25. Pass43,248 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,248 km
    Test number
    314533639319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens missing

Questions about T429 JLS

Does T429 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T429 JLS is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T429 JLS?
The MOT on T429 JLS is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T429 JLS done?
T429 JLS was recorded at 113,301 km at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,382 km a year.
Has T429 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 JLS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T429 JLS 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 T429 JLS find?
T429 JLS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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